Cape Town International Airport is a famous airport; Tourists from all over the world highly appreciate the services and environment that the airport offers. Cape Town International Airport was named Africa’s Leading Airport in the 2008 World Airports Awards; the airport was ranked first, followed by OR Tambo International (Johannesburg) in second and Durban International in third. Most of the tourists choose Cape Town to start their trip to South Africa; airlines are facing high demand for flights to Cape Town.

Tourists often visit the Mother City of South Africa, Cape Town, when it comes to a South African vacation. Cape Town is a beautiful country city that is full of great attractions, splendors and much more. It is known for being one of the main tourist destinations and is also characterized by its lively nightlife, events and festivals. It is a lively place filled with shopping malls, restaurants, and trendy accommodations. Cape Town is a tourist destination par excellence; It is a must for those who plan to spend a vacation in a place considered as a paradise on earth.

All flights to Cape Town are served by the Cape Town International Airport which is located in the city; this airport is the second largest airport in South Africa and receives millions of visitors every year. In the year 2005; the airport received more than 6.7 million passengers and more than 60,000 aircraft were operated. According to a research, it has been said that the airport will receive more than 14 million passengers by the end of 2015.

New developments:

In the year 2001, the airport recently received its new international arrival terminal that can handle more than 950 passengers per hour. The terminal is spacious, luxurious and impresses visitors with its architectural styles. The airport has an international departures terminal that has the capacity to process 1,300 passengers during peak hours. Amazingly, this international departure terminal is capable of processing one million passengers a year. The airport has more than 2000 parking spaces with wonderful shuttle taxis; these taxis help passengers move directly from their car to their terminal. This airport has a lot to offer; from the attentive staff to all the major facilities – oddly enough, there is so much more to offer visitors as Airports Company South Africa has dedicated up to 1 billion rand towards the improvement of the airport. Currently, this airport offers visitors services such as foreign exchange, car rental and international banking services. New developments would take place, including the construction of parking garages, two new satellite terminals, terminal building extensions and the expansion of the runway system.

Flying to Cape Town:

Cape Town is being widely served by all the major airlines; these flights usually land at Cape Town International Airport. For those who aim to travel to Johannesburg, their flights will land at Or Tambo International Airport. For more details, tourists are advised to consult a travel agent or simply visit the nearest air reservation office.