What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £671.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 30m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Birmingham to Cape Town in 14h. Fly via SWISS, KLM, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance from Birmingham to Cape Town is about 6092 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £430 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and KLM, starting at £528 and £538 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town one-way?

£339 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from £382 and £387, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town are KLM, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Most of the time, Birmingham to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Amsterdam.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Birmingham to Cape Town flights?

Birmingham to Cape Town flights have a stopover in Istanbul the least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Amsterdam?

Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time experiencing De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg. Travelers on a layover in Amsterdam can visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg, by traveling 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £32 per day.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to CPT?

When flying from Birmingham to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £428). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £642). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAir France from Birmingham to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Birmingham to Cape Town in 14h. Fly via SWISS, KLM, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance from Birmingham to Cape Town is about 6092 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Birmingham to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £430 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and KLM, starting at £528 and £538 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Cape Town one-way?
£339 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from £382 and £387, respectively.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Most of the time, Birmingham to Cape Town flights that have stopovers will stop in Amsterdam.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Amsterdam?
Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time experiencing De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg. Travelers on a layover in Amsterdam can visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg, by traveling 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £32 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Birmingham to Cape Town flights?
Birmingham to Cape Town flights have a stopover in Istanbul the least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cape Town (average of £428). Flying from Birmingham to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £642). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£430	Average£664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	Cheapest£528	Average£686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£538	Average£763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£544	Average£779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	Cheapest£575	Average£788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	Cheapest£768	Average£876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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