Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Manchester to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 38m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Manchester to Cape Town?

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the lowest average return price of R14 744.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Manchester and Cape Town?

Zurich (ZRH) was the most common stop: 25% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, Air France and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Manchester according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Manchester to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 05m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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18:30 - 14:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 05m2 stops Marseille Addis Ababa Bole

15:25 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R14 824Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

18:30 - 14:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 7:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille

R14 824Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

9:05 - 7:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 30m1 stop Zurich

9:20 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 00m1 stop Zurich

R14 824SWISS

Tue, Dec 8 - Sun, Jan 31

17:45 - 10:35MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

24h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich

R14 873Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 10

22:55 - 11:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R14 938Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

22:55 - 11:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

24h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R14 938Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 12

18:20 - 9:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:55 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R15 004Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6

18:20 - 9:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:55 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

24h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R15 020Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

7:45 - 10:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 12:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 379Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

21:30 - 17:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 6:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 379Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

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18:30 - 13:00MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:25 - 7:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Marseille

R15 004Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Nov 18

18:30 - 14:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 7:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 527Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Nov 18

14:25 - 17:30MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 05m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

0:10 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 50m2 stops London Gatwick Cork

R16 197Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Sep 9

17:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 21:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 752Air France

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Nov 18

11:00 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 10:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

35h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 834KLM

Sat, Aug 8 - Thu, Sep 10

17:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 10:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

35h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 210Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Thu, Sep 10

18:30 - 14:10MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

19h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R19 302Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 28

17:30 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 8:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

34h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R20 201KLM

Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 23

17:50 - 21:25MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 22:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

24h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R24 352Air France

Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Sep 8

22:55 - 11:50MAN Manchester-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 55m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAN Manchester

24h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R64 803Turkish Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Sep 8

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Lufthansa

Jan 18

MAN7:00Manchester

22h 40m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

Feb 1

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

MAN22:50Manchester

R15 298

Lufthansa

Jan 27

MAN17:45Manchester

14h 50m

1 stop

CPT10:35Cape Town Intl

Feb 6

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

MAN22:50Manchester

R15 379

Turkish Airlines flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 7

MAN22:55Manchester

35h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

18h 00m

1 stop

MAN9:35Manchester

R14 938

Turkish Airlines

Sept 16

MAN22:55Manchester

35h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Oct 14

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 55m

1 stop

MAN16:30Manchester

R15 134

Turkish Airlines

Sept 21

MAN22:55Manchester

35h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 28

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

18h 00m

1 stop

MAN9:35Manchester

R15 183

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Tue 17/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

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Tue 24/11

15:25-8:20

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R14 824

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 18/11

18:30-14:35

2 stops18h 05m

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Wed 25/11

13:50-7:30

2 stops19h 40m

R14 824

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Tue 8/12

9:05-7:35

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

9:20-8:20

1 stop25h 00m

R14 824

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 27/1

17:45-10:35

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/2

9:30-8:20

2 stops24h 50m

R14 873

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Mon 7/9

22:55-11:50

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

16:35-9:35

1 stop18h 00m

R14 938

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Mon 21/9

22:55-11:50

1 stop35h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

16:35-16:30

1 stop24h 55m

R14 938

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MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

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Wed 23/9

18:20-9:30

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

17:55-10:40

1 stop17h 45m

R15 004

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 23/9

18:20-9:30

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

17:55-17:35

1 stop24h 40m

R15 020

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Wed 11/11

7:45-10:30

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

12:35-12:20

1 stop25h 45m

R15 379

ManchesterCape Town

MAN Manchester - CPT Cape Town Intl

MANCPT

Manchester

Tue 17/11

21:30-17:25

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

R15 379

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 327 to R21 770.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 824.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Manchester, with most prices found around R14 186. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 497.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R16 743 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Manchester for as low as R14 007 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to Cape Town flight.

How have Manchester to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Manchester to Cape Town flights are approximately 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Manchester to Cape Town

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Fastest flight time	14h 10m
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The fastest flight from Manchester to Cape Town takes 14h 10m

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Cape Town

How far is Manchester to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 9915,2 km away from Manchester. Flights usually cover this in 14h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Manchester to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Manchester to Cape Town is Ethiopian Air, representing 46% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air France at 11%, KLM at 11%, and Turkish Airlines at 9%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 083	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 446	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 021 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 869	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 178 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 083	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 468 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 621	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 637 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 768	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 150 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R13 422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 555 reviews	Search KLM flights

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