Book your private transfer to / from Cape Town Airport with Airport Executive

Cape Town International Airport is the gateway to one of the world's most celebrated destinations. Whether you are arriving for a stay in the Winelands, a long weekend under Table Mountain, a cruise departing from the V&A Waterfront, or a business trip into the city centre, Airport Executive provides a professional, door-to-door transfer from the moment you land.

CPT handles international and domestic routes from a single Central Terminal Building, and despite its compact layout it is one of the busiest airports on the continent. Your chauffeur will be waiting in the arrivals hall as you come through with your luggage, ready to take you directly to your hotel, villa or venue.

With over 30 years of experience delivering professional chauffeur services, we offer peace of mind from pickup to drop-off.

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Why Choose Airport Executive for Your Cape Town Transfer

• Flight monitoring. Your driver's schedule is adjusted automatically for any delay or early arrival, so you are never left waiting in arrivals.
• Meet and greet. Your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall with a personalised name board and takes care of your luggage from the moment you land.
• Fixed pricing. No hidden fees and no surge pricing. You know the cost before you book.
• Executive vehicles. Premium vehicles that are clean, air-conditioned and ready to make your arrival feel as good as the destination.
• Professional chauffeurs. Fully licensed, insured and familiar with every route between the airport and Cape Town's hotels, wine estates and business districts.
• Door to door. We take you directly from the terminal to your hotel, villa or venue, without the stress of queuing for a taxi or navigating public transport with your luggage.

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Meeting Your Driver at Cape Town Airport

Arrivals

Cape Town International Airport operates from a single Central Terminal Building that connects the International Terminal to the north and the Domestic Terminal to the south. Arrivals for both international and domestic passengers are processed on the ground floor.

For international arrivals, your journey from landing to the arrivals hall takes you through passport control, baggage claim and customs. Your chauffeur will be waiting in the International Arrivals Hall with a personalised name board as you come through the customs exit. Contact details are included in your booking confirmation if you need to reach your driver before you come through.

For domestic arrivals, there is no passport control. After collecting your luggage you walk directly into the Domestic Arrivals Hall, where your chauffeur will be waiting with a name board.

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Departures

Your driver will collect you from your hotel, guesthouse or private address and deliver you to the correct terminal in good time for your departure. The N2 motorway connecting the city to the airport can experience congestion during peak hours, particularly in the morning and late afternoon. Your driver will factor this in when setting your pickup time.

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Airport Extras at Cape Town Airport

Lounges

Cape Town Airport has lounges in both the International and Domestic terminals, covering a range of access methods from airline status to commercial day passes.

Bidvest Premier Lounge — International Terminal

Located airside immediately after passport control in the international departures concourse. Open 05:00 to 23:00 daily, with a maximum stay of four hours before your scheduled departure. Access is available to Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey and American Express Platinum cardholders. Day passes are available to purchase at approximately £20 per person, making the lounge open to any passenger regardless of airline or cabin class. Facilities include an open buffet of premium food and alcoholic drinks, complimentary Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, showers and a dedicated smoking area.

Bidvest Premier Lounge — Domestic Terminal

Located airside on the fourth floor of the Domestic Terminal, after security. Open 04:30 to 20:30 daily, with a maximum stay of two hours before departure. Access is available to Priority Pass, DragonPass and American Express cardholders, and the lounge welcomes all domestic passengers with a valid pass regardless of airline or class. Facilities include an open buffet, complimentary Wi-Fi, runway and mountain views, and showers on request.

British Airways Terraces Lounge — International Terminal

Located airside in the international departures concourse. The lounge opens approximately four hours before the first British Airways departure of the day, typically from around 14:00, and remains open until the last BA flight. Access is restricted to British Airways First and Business Class passengers and oneworld Emerald and Sapphire status members travelling on a same-day oneworld flight.

SAA Premium Lounge — Domestic Terminal

Located airside on the fourth floor of the Domestic Terminal. Open 04:30 to 21:00 Monday to Friday and 05:30 to 21:00 on weekends. Access is for South African Airways Business Class passengers, SAA Voyager Gold members, and Star Alliance Gold status holders travelling on a same-day SAA or Star Alliance flight.

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Luggage Storage

Luggage storage is available at both terminals. In the Domestic Arrivals area, storage costs R15 per suitcase per day. For passengers departing internationally, Moda Exotica provides luggage storage in the International Departures hall at R20 per suitcase per day. Contact Moda Exotica on +27 (0)21 936 2494 for the international departures service.

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Dining

Cape Town Airport has a solid range of food and drink across the terminal, with the majority of options found airside in the departures concourse.

Vida e Caffè — South Africa's best-known specialty coffee brand, inspired by Portuguese espresso culture and serving strong, smooth coffee alongside pastéis de nata and light bites. Branches in both International Arrivals and Domestic Departures.

Mugg & Bean — a South African café-restaurant institution known for generous portions, hearty all-day breakfasts and bottomless filtered coffee. One of the most reliably satisfying options in the terminal, with multiple locations including airside.

Kauai — South Africa's leading health-food chain, offering smoothie bowls, açaí blends, protein wraps and fresh juices. Located airside, it is a popular choice for passengers after something fresh before a long flight.

Ocean Basket Express — a compact version of South Africa's favourite seafood restaurant chain, serving sushi, calamari, grilled fish fillets and seafood platters in the departures area.

Spur (Soaring Hawk Spur) — one of South Africa's most recognisable restaurant chains, serving American-style steaks, ribs, burgers and generous sides. Located on the Mezzanine Level of the Central Terminal Building, landside before security.

Illy Go! — a compact Italian espresso bar serving smooth Illy-branded coffee alongside paninis and pastries. A quick, quality option airside before boarding.

Wimpy — a South African breakfast and burger institution, open from early morning and well-suited to passengers with early departures who need a proper meal before a long flight.

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Shopping

The international departures hall has a well-stocked duty-free area covering perfumes, cosmetics, liquor, tobacco and confectionery. Alongside the international brands, the terminal stocks a good selection of South African gifts including locally bottled Cape Winelands wines, biltong, rooibos tea and handcrafted souvenirs. If you have not had a chance to pick up gifts during your stay, the airport offers a final opportunity to take something characteristically South African home with you.

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Timing Your Cape Town Transfer

Arriving Into CPT

For international arrivals, the full process from landing to the arrivals hall takes you through passport control, baggage claim and customs. At quiet times this typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. During peak periods, when several international flights land close together, immigration queues can extend significantly and the process may run to an hour or more. Your driver will be tracking your flight and will adjust their schedule to match your actual arrival time.

For domestic arrivals, there is no passport control. Most passengers are through baggage claim and into the arrivals hall within 15 to 20 minutes of landing.

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Departing From CPT

For international flights, Cape Town Airport recommends arriving at least three hours before your scheduled departure. This allows sufficient time for check-in, baggage drop, security and passport control. During peak travel periods such as South African school holidays and public holiday long weekends, we recommend allowing three hours and 30 minutes.

For domestic flights, arrive at least two hours before your scheduled departure. Check-in and baggage drop for domestic routes typically close one hour before departure. During busy periods, allow two hours and 30 minutes.

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Book Your Cape Town Airport Transfer

Cape Town is one of the world's great destinations. Make your arrival as good as it should be. Book your transfer with Airport Executive and step off the plane knowing a professional chauffeur is waiting to take you directly to your door.

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Top Attractions in Cape Town

Table Mountain National Park
The single most iconic sight in Cape Town, Table Mountain rises to over 1,000 metres above the city and offers unrivalled views across the Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands beyond. The aerial cable car has been running since 1929 and takes passengers to the summit in minutes. The national park extends all the way south to Cape Point, protecting one of the most biodiverse floral regions on earth. The mountain is visible from almost everywhere in the city and remains breathtaking no matter how many times you see it.

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V&A Waterfront
One of Africa's most visited destinations, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is a working harbour that has evolved into a world-class precinct of restaurants, boutiques, museums and hotels. It is home to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA), the Cape Town Diamond Museum, and the ferry terminal for departures to Robben Island. The mountain backdrop and harbour setting make it one of the most photographed locations in South Africa, and it draws an international crowd at any time of year.

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Robben Island
A UNESCO World Heritage Site lying a few kilometres off the coast, Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were held during the apartheid era. The island is reached by ferry from the V&A Waterfront, and tours of the prison are led by former political prisoners, giving the experience an extraordinarily direct and personal weight. It is one of the most important historical sites in Africa and one of the most powerful in the world.

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Set on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is considered one of the great botanical gardens of the world and protects thousands of South African plant species across its 36 hectares of manicured gardens and natural fynbos. The Tree Canopy Walkway provides elevated views across the forest, and the garden hosts a much-loved summer concert series on Sunday evenings. A beautiful and tranquil escape from the city, and one of Cape Town's most rewarding experiences.

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Cape Point
The dramatic headland at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula towers 249 metres above the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean currents. Part of Table Mountain National Park, Cape Point is reached by a spectacular drive along the western side of the peninsula through the reserve. A funicular runs to the old lighthouse at the summit for clifftop views that reach to the horizon. Baboons, ostriches and Cape mountain zebras roam freely throughout the reserve and are often encountered on the road.

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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
A sheltered cove near Simon's Town on the eastern shore of the Cape Peninsula, Boulders Beach is home to a colony of several thousand African penguins. Boardwalks allow visitors to observe the birds at close range in their natural environment, making it one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in the country. The drive along the False Bay coastline from Cape Town to Simon's Town is itself one of the most scenic routes in South Africa, and well worth taking at a relaxed pace.

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Stellenbosch
South Africa's premier wine town, Stellenbosch sits in a beautiful valley of oak-lined streets and Cape Dutch architecture approximately 30 minutes from the airport. The surrounding winelands contain some of the finest estates in the southern hemisphere, producing world-class Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc. The town has an excellent restaurant and food culture, and its university gives it an energy that distinguishes it from other wine towns in the region.

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Camps Bay
A glamorous beachside suburb on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard, Camps Bay combines a wide, palm-fringed beach with a lively strip of restaurants, bars and boutique hotels that attract an international crowd throughout the year. The beach looks directly out to sea with the Twelve Apostles mountain range rising steeply behind, creating one of the most dramatic and beautiful settings for a sunset in the whole of South Africa. It is a short drive from the city bowl and one of Cape Town's most sought-after addresses.

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Common Routes From Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Cape Town City Centre / CBD | ~12 mi | ~20 min | £60

V&A Waterfront | ~14 mi | ~25 min | £60

Camps Bay | ~15 mi | ~25 min | £60

Constantia | ~14 mi | ~20 min | £60

Stellenbosch | ~19 mi | ~35 min | £60

Boulders Beach (Simon's Town) | ~25 mi | ~45 min | £64

Franschhoek | ~38 mi | ~55 min | £98

Hermanus | ~64 mi | ~1h 15m | £164

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in my airport transfer?
Your transfer includes door-to-door service, a professional licensed chauffeur, flight monitoring, meet and greet in the arrivals hall and luggage assistance. All vehicles are fully insured and maintained to a high standard.

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Will my driver wait if my flight is delayed?
Yes. We monitor your flight from departure. If your flight is delayed or arrives ahead of schedule, your driver adjusts accordingly. There is no additional charge for waiting during the first 60 minutes of any delay.

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How will I find my driver at Cape Town Airport?
Your chauffeur will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a personalised name board as you come through. For international arrivals, your driver will be at the exit from the customs hall. For domestic arrivals, they will be waiting in the Domestic Arrivals Hall. Contact details are included in your booking confirmation if you need to reach your driver before you come through.

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Are your vehicles suitable for families with plenty of luggage?
Yes. We offer vehicle classes from Economy Saloon through to First Class XL, accommodating up to seven passengers and substantial luggage. Child seats are available on request.

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How do I pay for my transfer?
Payment is made at the time of booking. All pricing is fixed and confirmed in advance, with no hidden charges or surge pricing.

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Can I amend or cancel my booking?
Yes. Amendments and cancellations can be made in advance. Please refer to the booking terms for the relevant notice periods and conditions.

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How long does it take to get through Cape Town Airport on arrival?
For international arrivals, the full process from landing to exiting the arrivals hall typically takes 30 to 45 minutes at quiet times. During busy periods, when several international flights arrive in quick succession, immigration queues can push the total to an hour or more. For domestic arrivals, there is no passport control and most passengers are through baggage claim and into the arrivals hall within 15 to 20 minutes of landing.

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Can you take me to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or elsewhere in the Cape Winelands?
Yes. We cover transfers to all destinations in the Cape Winelands, including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and the wine estates throughout the region. These routes are fully priced and bookable at the time of reservation.

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Can you take me to Hermanus?
Yes. Hermanus is approximately 64 miles from Cape Town Airport along the N2 and takes around one hour and 15 minutes. It is a popular destination for whale watching and for guests staying along the Overberg coast, and we cover the transfer directly from the terminal.

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