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CPT Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT, ICAO:FACT) is located in the the city of Cape Town, South africa. It is the primary international airport serving Cape Town and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+27219371200

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IATA Code

CPT

ICAO Code

FACT

Name

Cape Town International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

South africa (ZA)

City

Cape Town

Latitude

-33.9648018

Longitude

18.6016998

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+27219371200

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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) — Airport Overview

ICAO: FACT · Cape Town, South Africa · UTC+02:00

Cape Town International Airport is the principal international gateway for Cape Town and a major passenger and belly-cargo airport serving South Africa’s Western Cape. It is approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre and connects domestic traffic with international markets in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States. For our platform, the airport is best assessed as an international metropolitan gateway rather than a dedicated freighter hub: shipment planning depends on available passenger-aircraft cargo capacity, interline connections and the operating requirements of the selected carrier. The airport has separate domestic and international terminal functions within a central terminal complex. Our service team can coordinate export booking, document review, consolidation planning and destination-side delivery, subject to airline and customs confirmation.

Official name	Cape Town International Airport
Airport identifiers	IATA: CPT · ICAO: FACT
Location	Cape Town, South Africa · 33.9648° S, 18.6017° E
Airport category	International commercial gateway with domestic and international operations

Key Highlights

Western Cape gateway

Supports Cape Town, surrounding industrial areas and the region’s export-oriented agricultural and marine economy.

Passenger-belly cargo profile

Capacity and routing can change with seasonal passenger schedules, aircraft type and carrier acceptance limits.

International connection point

Freight may move directly where capacity exists or connect through Johannesburg, Europe, the Middle East or other approved gateways.

Time-sensitive planning

Cut-off, warehouse acceptance, customs status and connecting-airport handling must be checked before finalizing a delivery promise.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our team treats the cargo-handling arrangement as carrier- and terminal-dependent. The following services should be confirmed against the booking, commodity and handling code before cargo is delivered.

Export and import cargo handling: Acceptance, build-up, breakdown and release are performed through the appointed ground-handling and cargo-terminal chain.
Customs-controlled processing: Commercial shipments normally require accurate airwaybill data, commercial documentation and customs clearance before release or onward delivery.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Chilled, frozen, pharmaceutical and other passive-temperature shipments require advance acceptance confirmation, validated packaging and a documented handover plan.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, carrier capability, packaging, labels, declaration and handling-code requirements.
Special cargo: Live animals, perishables, valuables, oversized pieces and human remains require pre-alerts and written carrier or handler approval; available facilities must not be assumed.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic distribution: Shipments may connect with South Africa’s principal urban markets, including Johannesburg and Durban, subject to the selected carrier’s cargo schedule and domestic transfer rules.
Regional and long-haul routing: African, European, Middle Eastern, Asian and United States destinations may be served by direct capacity or an approved connection. Actual routing must be confirmed at quotation and booking stage.
Connection planning: Transit time is influenced by flight availability, interline agreements, weekend and holiday schedules, cargo acceptance windows, security screening and customs status.
Our control point: We quote the confirmed routing and carrier commitment rather than relying on a generic city-to-city estimate; revised schedules may require rebooking or a gateway change.

No fixed transit time, flight frequency or airline acceptance should be assumed from the airport location alone. Our service team will verify the live operating plan, cut-off and connection feasibility before issuing a final schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

Cape Town metropolitan area and the wider Western Cape, with road feeder arrangements available only after carrier and delivery-point confirmation.

Perishables and agriculture

Fresh produce, flowers, wine-related products and other temperature- or time-sensitive exports require season-specific capacity and handling coordination.

Industrial and marine supply

Engineering parts, ship spares, machinery components and urgent maintenance materials commonly require precise piece, dimension and delivery information.

General commercial freight

Electronics, apparel, samples, documents and e-commerce consignments can move through the gateway when packaging, customs data and airline restrictions are satisfied.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off is not necessarily the same as terminal acceptance or customs cut-off. Our team obtains the applicable deadline for the booked flight and handling agent.
Document consistency: The master and house airwaybill, invoice, packing list, permits and shipment description must consistently state the shipper, consignee, pieces, weight, dimensions, value and commodity.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and temperature-controlled freight require advance disclosure and the correct supporting documents.
Customs and delivery: Clearance, examination, duty or tax assessment and terminal release can affect availability. Consignees should prepare broker instructions and delivery authorization before arrival.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the complete commodity description, HS classification, pieces, gross weight, dimensions and stackability information before requesting space.
For perishables or pharmaceuticals, provide the required temperature range, packaging type, logger or dry-ice details and maximum acceptable transit time at quotation stage.
Book time-critical cargo with schedule buffer and request a confirmed acceptance plan; avoid delivering cargo to the terminal before the airline or handler confirms the booking.
For urgent or capacity-constrained freight, our team can compare direct, Johannesburg-connected and other approved gateway options, subject to destination acceptance and total transport risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cape Town International Airport handle international air exports?

Yes, it functions as an international commercial gateway. Export acceptance remains subject to the selected airline, available cargo capacity, customs status, security procedures and the commodity’s handling requirements.

Is every shipment routed directly from Cape Town?

No. Routing depends on destination, season, aircraft capacity and interline arrangements. Our team may propose a direct service or a connection through an approved domestic or international gateway.

How early should cargo be delivered?

The applicable time is set by the booked carrier and handling facility and may vary by commodity, flight and day. We obtain the live cargo cut-off and advise delivery accordingly; early delivery without acceptance confirmation can create storage or handling risk.

What is required for dangerous goods?

Advance commodity disclosure, compliant packaging, marks and labels, the required shipper’s declaration where applicable, and carrier acceptance are normally required. Battery and dry-ice details must be declared accurately.

Can temperature-sensitive cargo be shipped?

It may be possible when the airline and handling chain accept the shipment. Our team verifies packaging, temperature requirements, handover timing, connection exposure and destination release arrangements before booking.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, airport name, location, terminal description and the supplied passenger-history reference are based on the provided airport record. Operational details that can change—carrier schedules, cargo cut-offs, handling availability, customs procedures, acceptance restrictions and transit times—must be reconfirmed against the live booking.

Airport operator and facility information: airports.co.za
South African civil aviation regulatory information: caa.co.za
International airport and airline industry reference: iata.org
International aeronautical standards reference: icao.int

Our platform uses these sources for airport identity and regulatory context; a live quotation, booking confirmation and carrier instruction remain the controlling basis for shipment execution.