Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT) is the main gateway, handling direct flights from London (Heathrow), Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dubai and several other hubs, as well as domestic connections from Johannesburg, Durban and other South African cities. The airport is 22 kilometres east of the city centre, a 25- to 45-minute drive depending on traffic.
The MyCiti bus service runs a dedicated airport route to the city centre (Table Bay Boulevard), with stops at the Cape Town central station and the Civic Centre. It runs frequently during the day and is the cheapest option. Metered taxis and ride-hail services (Uber, Bolt) are readily available at the arrivals hall. Car hire is also available at the airport from all major companies.
There is no direct rail connection from the airport. The Gautrain equivalent does not extend to Cape Town — the Metrorail suburban network connects to the city but not the airport terminal. Long-distance buses (Intercape, Greyhound, FlixBus) arrive at the Cape Town central bus terminal near the station. Driving from Johannesburg takes around 14 hours on the N1; most people fly.