Informational Guide to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) - Non Official

Cape Town Airport Facilities

RESTAURANTS AND FOOD

Find information about the restaurants, fast food options and food stores located in Capetown Airport terminals. 

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SHOPS AND STORES

Check all retails outlets available at Capetown Airport. 

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available at Cape Town Airport for up to 4 hours. Just connect to "Airport Free" network.

ATMs

ATMs are located throughout the terminals.

Currency exchange

Currency exchange kiosks can be found in both Domestic Terminal, International Terminal and Central Terminal.

Showers

Showers at Cape Town Airport are located inside the lounges.

Prayer room

There’s a chapel / prayer room in Cape Town Airport.

Pharmacy

Find a pharmacy at Cape Town Airport, it is located in the Central Terminal building.

Smoking area

There’s a Smokers Lounge in the International Terminal.

Airport hours

Cape Town Airport is open 24 hours but security closes between 10:00 pm and 04:00 am.

Lost & Found

Have you lost an item at Cape Town Airport? In that case, please contact the Airport’s general number or get to the information counter.

Contact: +27 21 937 1200

Information desk

The Information desk is located at Domestic Arrivals and is open 24/7.

Restaurants

Restaurants are located on the upper (3rd) level above the departures level, which includes what is purported to be the largest Spur restaurant on the African continent.

The restaurant level overlooks the airside of the terminal, where a glass curtain wall separates the patrons from the planes 3 floors below.

shops

Retail outlets are located on the lower (arrivals) level of the terminal at landside as well as airside at the departure gates.

They are diverse, including clothing retailers, bookstores, souvenir outlets, grocery stores and duty-free in international departures.

Airport hotel

There is a hotel located close to Cape Town Airport facilities:

Airport Hotel Verde - Cape Town International Airport

It is located about 400 meters from Cape Town International Airport, in a restored wetland.

Offers to passengers 145 spacious and luxurious rooms with the following services: Allergen-free bedding, flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, drinks and filtered water, and air-conditioning. 

There are complimentary shuttles to the terminals from 04:00 am to 00:00 am. On the other hand, once a day, there’s also a complimentary shuttle to V&A Waterfront at a minimal charge.

The hotel is equipped with an eco pool, indoor and outdoor gym, a walking trail, a business centre, massage treatment room and 8 conference venues.

LUGGAGE STORAGE

There is no luggage storage service at Cape Town Airport. 

other Services

- Baby care facilities
- Children’s play areas
- Information desk
- Mobile chargers
- Restrooms
- VAT refund

Lounges

Domestic Terminal

Bidvest Premier Lounge: Mezzanine level. Note it is temporarily closed. Services: Premium food, Snacks, Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, Showers, Flight monitors, Newspapers, Magazines, TV, Smoking area.

Access fare: € 21 per passenger.

SAA Voyager Platinum Lounge: Mezzanine level, close to Gate A7. Open from 04:30 am to 09:00 pm. Services: Premium food, Snacks, Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, Flight monitors, Newspapers, Magazines, TV, Internet terminals, Printers, Copiers and Smoking area.

SAA Baobab Premium Class Lounge: Mezzanine level, close to Gate A7. Open from 04:30 am to 09:00 pm. Services: Premium food, Snacks, Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, Showers, Flight monitors, Newspapers, Magazines, TV, Internet terminals, Children’s area, Printers, Copiers and Smoking area.

SLOW Lounge: Close to Gates C1 and C2. Open from 04:30 am to 08:30 pm. Services: Premium food, Snacks, Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, Showers, Flight monitors, Newspapers, Magazines, TV, Private rooms, Internet terminals.

International Terminal

Bidvest Premier Lounge: Mezzanine level. Note it is temporarily closed. Services: Premium food, Snacks, Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, Showers, Flight monitors, Newspapers, Magazines, TV, Smoking area.

Access fare: € 21 per passenger.

The Emirate Lounge: Close to Gate A3. Please note it is temporarily closed. Services: Premium food, Snacks, Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, Showers, Flight monitors, Newspapers, Magazines, TV, Internet terminals, Printers, Copiers. Please note it is a non-smoking facility.

British Airways Galleries Lounge: Opposite Gate A4. Open 4 hours before first to last departure. Services: Premium food, Snacks, Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, Showers, Newspapers, Magazines, TV, Internet terminals, Printers, Copiers. Please note it is a non-smoking facility.

Purchase your pass to Cape Town Airport lounges