Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the second largest airport in the whole of South Africa. The majority of all tourists stream into the country from here every day. How are you supposed to find your way through the hustle and bustle? What’s the next thing to do once you’re back on solid ground?
Visa
First, the entry formalities are cleared. After all, you won’t receive your free 90-day ticket until you enter South Africa. Read our info on how to prepare so you don’t get an unpleasant surprise at the border.
Cell phone contract?
If you have checked with your provider beforehand, you will now either have an additional international contract, or you should get a new SIM card directly in the airport or in the city. In most cases, a prepaid card is recommended here. Our tip: You should have your passport with you when you buy it.
You should also know:
– Smartphones and cell phones are called cellphones here.
– Airtime is the unit to send SMS and make phone calls. Data is pure internet data.
– You can top up your prepaid SIM in supermarkets, kiosks and small stores, and of course in mobile phone stores.
– The largest and oldest provider for South Africa is Vodacom. It offers extensive signal coverage and is widespread. Other providers of interest to tourists are Cell C, MTN and 8ta.
Prepaid bus ticket?
Are you planning a longer vacation in Cape Town and want to save money? Then it is advisable to purchase a MyConnect card for the MyCiTi bus directly at the airport. You can load and use this prepaid card on the spot. However, if you want to go directly on a domestic trip, you can save the city bus card.
Travel to the city
Getting into the city via cab or Uber will cost you around €20-30 and take about 20 minutes. However, this information is highly dependent on the current traffic situation. You can reach the city within 30 minutes by MyCiTi bus, but it is considerably cheaper at a few cents per ride.
Alternatively, we will take care of a pick-up service for you, which will drive you directly to your hotel.