How long is the flight from Ireland to Cape Town?

For as low as £582, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Ireland in 17h 30m. There are 6216 mi between Ireland and Cape Town. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 Ireland to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Ireland to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Ireland 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.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Ireland?

For a flight from Ireland to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Ireland to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ireland 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Ireland to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 October 2026.

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Find flight deals from Ireland to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£566
One-way from	£274
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£720

Turkish Airlines
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58h 35m total
Ireland to Cape Town

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Sat 23/1

12:10-07:40

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£292

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00:00-23:00

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00:00-23:00

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to Cape Town (average of £599). Flying from Ireland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £962). 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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Ireland to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from Ireland 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.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,587 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,587 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,587 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,455 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,587 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,721 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,587 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,278 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,587 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,261 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,587 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Ireland?
For a flight from Ireland to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from Ireland to Cape Town?
For as low as £582, Turkish Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Ireland in 17h 30m. There are 6216 mi between Ireland and Cape Town. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Ireland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ireland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ireland to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ireland to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ireland to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ireland 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 Ireland to Cape Town?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to Cape Town (average of £599). Flying from Ireland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £962). 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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KLM	Cheapest£625	Average£894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£711	Average£793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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The price you pay for your flight from Ireland to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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