Direct flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick

Did you mean flights from London Gatwick to Cape Town?

Cape Town

South Africa

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Switch direction

London Gatwick

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

LGW

London Gatwick Airport

Check Prices
Flight schedule
su
mo
tu
we
th
fr
sa

Click to show full flight schedule

Distance
5,987 miles  ·  (9,635 km)
Flight time
11 hours and 45 minutes
Airlines
  • Norse UK
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 787-9

Cape Town to London Gatwick Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CPT to LGW, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Return schedule

Best time to visit London Gatwick

What is the best time to visit London Gatwick?

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime

London Gatwick is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

Jan
Feb
Mar
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Oct
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit London Gatwick is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.

Airlines flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick

Airline-specific flight schedules from Cape Town to London Gatwick

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Cape Town CPT to London Gatwick LGW, which is Norse UK. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their CPT LGW flight schedule.

Norse UK
Norse UK flight schedulefrom Cape Town to London Gatwick

Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Return schedule

Cape Town to London Gatwick Flights

Flights from CPT to LGW are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 00:10 - 23:30. The earliest flight departs at 00:10, the last flight departs at 23:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Premium Economy. Business Class and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick takes 11 hours and 45 minutes. The flight distance between Cape Town and London Gatwick is 5,987 miles (or 9,635 km).

Start planning your trip
Let's find you the best price for this route!
Plan a trip

Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in London Gatwick?

There are 6 airports in London Gatwick: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

How many flights per week are there from CPT to LGW?

There are 3 flights per week flying from Cape Town to London Gatwick (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick?

11 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to London Gatwick.

How far is London Gatwick from Cape Town?

The distance from Cape Town to London Gatwick is 5,987 miles (9,635 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from CPT airport to LGW airport?

Norse UK is the only airline flying nonstop from Cape Town to London Gatwick.

What alliances have direct flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick?

There are no alliances flying direct from Cape Town to London Gatwick at the moment.

What classes are available from Cape Town to London Gatwick?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Premium Economy.

What aircraft types fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick?

Aircraft types that fly from Cape Town to London Gatwick:

  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from Cape Town to London Gatwick?

The earliest flight departs at 00:10 from Cape Town and arrives at 10:55 at London Gatwick.

What is the latest flight available from Cape Town to London Gatwick?

The latest flight departs at 23:30 from Cape Town and arrives at 10:15 at London Gatwick.

Popular flights from Cape Town via London Gatwick

Non-stop flights from CPT to LGW

5,987 miles (9,635 km)  ·  11h 45m

Round trip
1 passenger
Economy
Check Prices

Return schedule
×
  • Depart
  • Arrive
  • Airline
  • Flight no
  • Aircraft
  • Classes
  • 11:00

  • 21:45

  • Norse UK

    Norse UK

  • Z0 796

  • Norse UK

  • Boeing 787-9

  • Y

    W

    J

    F

Click to Check Prices