Pack tonight. By Friday evening you could be watching the sun set behind Lion's Head.
Norse Atlantic flies non-stop from London Gatwick to Cape Town from £365 return. It is a true last-minute fare: it leaves this Friday, 30 October, and comes back in early or mid November.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick, United Kingdom
- To: Cape Town, South Africa
- Airline: Norse Atlantic
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £365 - £384 return
- When: 30 October - November 2026
Example dates:
30/10/2026 - 12/11/2026
30/10/2026 - 06/11/2026
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The flight leaves Gatwick at 07:30 and lands in Cape Town at 21:00 the same day. Cape Town is only two hours ahead of London, so there is no jet lag. The £365 fare includes a cabin bag but no checked bag. The next departure, on 13 November, is already £454.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs about £6.50. In Cape Town, a craft beer on Kloof Street costs about £2.50, a flat white about £1.80 and a steak dinner with a glass of Stellenbosch red about £15. A good bottle of South African wine from the supermarket costs less than a pint at home.
☀️ The Weather
November is early summer in Cape Town. Expect sunny days of 24°C, mild nights around 14°C and very little rain. The south-easterly wind, the Cape Doctor, can blow hard in the afternoons, so plan beach days for the morning.
🏨 Where to Stay
Gardens and the Waterfront are the best bases.
Once in Cape Town · 8.1/10 · From £21/night
A lively hostel and hotel hybrid on Kloof Street, surrounded by bars and restaurants.
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront · 8.9/10 · From £208/night
Modern rooms with Table Mountain views, a short walk from the V&A Waterfront.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel · 9.7/10 · From £866/night
The pink 'Nellie' has served afternoon tea in its gardens since 1899.
🎯 What to Do
Cape Town is mountains, oceans and wine country in one place.
Table Mountain, penguins and Cape Point: The cable car up Table Mountain, the penguins of Boulders Beach and the cliffs of Cape Point in one day.
Robben Island: The ferry to the island where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years, with a tour led by a former prisoner.
Franschhoek wine tram: A hop-on hop-off tram between wine estates in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Cape.
Sunset catamaran cruise: Table Bay at golden hour, with Table Mountain behind you and bubbles on board.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Cape Town is the start of a South Africa road trip.
Hermanus: The last southern right whales of the season from the clifftop path, about 1h30 by road.
Garden Route: Forests, lagoons and beaches, starting about 4 hours east.
Kruger National Park: The Big Five on safari, about 2 hours by air. Search flights
£365 return, non-stop, leaving this Friday. If you can get away at short notice, this is the one.
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