CPT — Cape Town International Airport

CPT is the IATA airport code for Cape Town International Airport, South Africa. Local time zone: Africa/Johannesburg. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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CPT is the IATA airport code for Cape Town International Airport, South Africa. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where CPT is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

CPT airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	CPT
Airport	Cape Town International Airport
Country	South Africa
Coordinates	33.9689° S, 18.5965° E
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Cape Town International Airport is served by CPT in South Africa.

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CPT airport code — common questions

What airport has the code CPT?

CPT is the IATA code for Cape Town International Airport, South Africa. You'll see CPT on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is CPT airport located?

CPT serves Cape Town International Airport, South Africa, at approximately 33.9689° S, 18.5965° E.

How do I get from CPT into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Cape Town International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is CPT in?

CPT operates on the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.