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Information on Cape Town
Click here for an Cheap Airport Parking quotation Cape Town International Airport (CPT) InformationIntroductionSituated 22kms east of Cape Town, this airport is the second-busiest in South Africa. More than 5 million passengers per year pass through the airport, which is a prime tourism gateway for the Western Cape region. There are scheduled direct flights to 23 cities in 19 countries including the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Singapore and the United States. A new international arrivals terminal opened in 2001, and a new international departures terminal with 68 check-in counters opened in 2003. Shuttle buses run between the domestic and international terminals; the fare is €15.The 2005 World Airport Awards, based on a passenger survey of airport standards, named Cape Town the best airport in Africa, and the number one airport in the world in the category “friendliest staff.” Airport parking at Cape TownShaded parking is offered along the entire façade of the terminal complex. Complimentary shuttles provide transport between the car park area and the terminals. Fees are €1.50 for up to 2 hours, €5.30 per day, and €17 per week. Valet parking and lock-up garages are available as well, for about €13 per day. (A multi-storey parking building is scheduled for completion in 2006.)Getting to and from Cape TownThe airport is situated on the N2 highway, which leads directly into Cape Town (journey time, 25 minutes). Door-to-door shuttle bus service is available; schedules vary according to flight timetables. Taxis, both unauthorized and authorized (Touch Down Taxis), are plentiful as well.Amenities at Cape Town International AirportFinancial services are offered by a bank in the international departures hall, and several ATMs and bureaux de change in both the international and domestic areas of the airport. There is a post office in domestic arrivals, and Premier executive lounges (pay-per-visit) in both international and domestic departures areas. Twenty shops in the international terminal and seven in the domestic terminal sell regional products including diamonds and wine, plus sweets, tobacco, books, fashions, souvenirs and curios. Ten bars and cafés offer an assortment of dining options.Essential Travel airport parkingBook online and save. All major UK airports.Aberdeen airport parking Book online in an instant with Aberdeen Airpark. Birmingham airport parking Book online in an instant with APH Birmingham and Airparks Birmingham. Bristol airport parking Book online in an instant with Silver Parking. Cardiff airport parking Book online in an instant with Airparks Cardiff and Highwayman Parking. East Midlands airport parking Book online in an instant with Airparks East Midlands. Edinburgh airport parking Book online in an instant with Park and Fly and Secure Air Parks Edinburgh. Gatwick airport parking Book online in an instant with APH Gatwick, Parking Express, BCP Gatwick and NCP Flightpath. Glasgow airport parking Book online in an instant with Airparks Glasgow, Parksafe Glasgow and NCP Flightpath. Heathrow airport parking Book online in an instant with Parking Express, Pink Elephant and Purple Parking. Luton airport parking Book online in an instant with Airparks Luton. Manchester airport parking Book online in an instant with APH Manchester, Carminder, Premier and Ringway Airpark. |
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