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South Africa at a glance
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- Pretoria
- Population
- 63,015,904
- Area
- 1,221,037 km²
- Calling code
- +27
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- Not recommended
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Explore Johannesburg, Cape Town and eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency ZARTime in Cape Town 04:39UTC+02:00Country codes ZA / ZAF
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Cape Town
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Cape Town. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Greenmarket Square
Greenmarket Square is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
South African Sendinggestig Museum
South African Sendinggestig Museum is one option for your time in Cape Town. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Castle of Good Hope
Castle of Good Hope is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town
St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Fort of Good Hope
Fort of Good Hope is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Company's Garden
Company's Garden is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Palm Tree Mosque
Palm Tree Mosque is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Statue of Cecil Rhodes, Company's Garden
Statue of Cecil Rhodes, Company's Garden is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Cape Town
St. Mary's Cathedral, Cape Town is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Redoubt Duijnhoop
Redoubt Duijnhoop is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Koopmans-de Wet House
Koopmans-de Wet House is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Japanese Lantern Monument
Japanese Lantern Monument is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Long Street (Cape Town)
Long Street (Cape Town) is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Anglican Diocese of Cape Town
Anglican Diocese of Cape Town is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Groote Kerk, Cape Town
Groote Kerk, Cape Town is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Cape Town
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
What is that in ZAR?
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Cape Town.
CPT
An arrival option for Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport
17.5 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Cape Town. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at CPT
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
CPT airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town International Airport | CPT | 17.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| George Airport | GRJ | 364.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | PLZ | 663.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Upington Airport | UTN | 671.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sishen Airport | SIS | 823.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 828.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town · FACT
Elevation151 ft
Coordinates-33.97403, 18.604333
Runways
01 / 19
10502 × 200 ft
ASP16 / 34
5581 × 151 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Apron Control122.65 MHz
Approach119.7 MHz
Director124.5 MHz
ATIS127 MHz
Long Range ATIS127.6 MHz
Delivery122.1 MHz
Ground121.9 MHz
Tower118.1 MHz
George Airport
George · FAGG
Elevation648 ft
Coordinates-34.0056, 22.378902
Runways
11 / 29
6562 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
George Approach128.2 MHz
APRON122.65 MHz
TWR118.9 MHz
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) · FAPE
Elevation226 ft
Coordinates-33.989715, 25.617353
Runways
08 / 26
7087 × 151 ft
ASP17 / 35
5502 × 151 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP120.4 MHz
ATIS112.9 MHz
Clearance Delivery122.1 MHz
APRON122.65 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Upington Airport
Upington · FAUP
Elevation2782 ft
Coordinates-28.400246, 21.263592
Runways
01 / 19
7998 × 148 ft
Asphalt08 / 26
2736 × 98 ft
Asphalt17 / 35
16076 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP121.3 MHz
APRON OFFICE122.65 MHz
TWR121.3 MHz
Sishen Airport
Sishen · FASS
Elevation3848 ft
Coordinates-27.6486, 22.9993
Runways
17 / 35
5709 × 75 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
CTAF123.5 MHz
Kimberley Airport
Kimberley · FAKM
Elevation3950 ft
Coordinates-28.805401, 24.764872
Runways
02 / 20
9843 × 148 ft
ASP10 / 28
8002 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
BLOEMFONTEIN APP119.4 MHz
APRON122.65 MHz
TWR118.6 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Cape Town
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
Stops along the route
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Cape Town. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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Browse 15 ideas for Cape Town — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Greenmarket Square
Directions ↗Greenmarket Square is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
South African Sendinggestig Museum
Directions ↗South African Sendinggestig Museum is one option for your time in Cape Town. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Castle of Good Hope
Directions ↗Castle of Good Hope is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town
Directions ↗St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Fort of Good Hope
Directions ↗Fort of Good Hope is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Company's Garden
Directions ↗Company's Garden is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Palm Tree Mosque
Directions ↗Palm Tree Mosque is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Statue of Cecil Rhodes, Company's Garden
Directions ↗Statue of Cecil Rhodes, Company's Garden is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Cape Town
Directions ↗St. Mary's Cathedral, Cape Town is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Redoubt Duijnhoop
Directions ↗Redoubt Duijnhoop is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Koopmans-de Wet House
Directions ↗Koopmans-de Wet House is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Japanese Lantern Monument
Directions ↗Japanese Lantern Monument is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Long Street (Cape Town)
Directions ↗Long Street (Cape Town) is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Anglican Diocese of Cape Town
Directions ↗Anglican Diocese of Cape Town is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Groote Kerk, Cape Town
Directions ↗Groote Kerk, Cape Town is one option for your time in Cape Town. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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