# CPT — Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport)

> CPT (Cape Town International Airport) is the main international airport serving Cape Town, South Africa. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/cpt-cape-town

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Uber or Bolt from the designated pickup zone
- **Typical fare:** R150–R300 to City Bowl / Sea Point
- **Journey time:** 20–35 min
- **Pickup point:** Marked Uber/Bolt pickup zone outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Don't take rides from drivers approaching you in the terminal. Use Uber/Bolt or the official MyCiTi airport bus.
- **Fare reality (CPT → City Bowl):** expected R150–R300 · concerning R450+ · likely scam R600+ unofficial
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport itself is safe. Risks come from accepting unofficial rides and travelling on the airport road after dark. Uber and Bolt are dominant and safe.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of CPT, ranked

1. **Uber / Bolt** _(recommended)_ — cost R150–R300, journey 20–35 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price; Tracked; Cheapest reliable
   - Cons: Surge
2. **MyCiTi N2 Express** _(recommended)_ — cost R110, journey 30–45 min, wait Every 20 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct to Civic Centre; Cheap
   - Cons: Need to buy card first
3. **Official metered taxi** — cost R250–R400, journey 20–35 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Curbside
   - Cons: Pricier than Uber/Bolt
4. **Pre-booked transfer** — cost R300–R500, journey 20–35 min, wait 0 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at CPT

1. Withdraw ZAR at the airport ATM
2. Open Uber or Bolt and book to your address
3. Walk to the marked Uber/Bolt pickup zone
4. Or: MyCiTi N2 Express bus to Civic Centre (R110, requires myconnect card)
5. Expected total: R110–R300

## Common scams at CPT

- **Unmarked 'taxi'** (high risk): Drivers offering rides inside or outside arrivals at flat R600+. _How to avoid:_ Use Uber, Bolt, MyCiTi or the official metered rank only.

## Payment warnings at CPT

- Bolt is often cheaper than Uber in Cape Town — install both.
- Carry small ZAR notes for tips and small purchases.

## Arrival checklist for CPT

- Uber + Bolt installed
- Pickup at designated zone
- myconnect card for MyCiTi bus

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Last updated: May 2026

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