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Travelling from

Cape Town luxury travel from Germany

German travellers are among Cape Town's most loyal visitors. Nonstop flights and a one-hour time difference make it easy.

161,271arrivals from Germany in 2025
+4%year-on-year
0–1 htime difference

Arrivals data: Cape Town Tourism Destination Intelligence, 2025 international arrivals by source market (di.capetown.travel).

Getting there

Nonstop flights to Cape Town have been offered from Frankfurt (Lufthansa and Condor) and Munich (Lufthansa), with frequencies varying by season. Check current schedules when booking.

Time

Cape Town is one hour ahead of Germany in the German winter and on the same time in summer.

In German

Read our German-language guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from Germany to Cape Town?

Yes, nonstop services have operated from Frankfurt and Munich; check airlines for current schedules.