Table Mountain, penguins on the beach and spring wine in the Cape.
Norse Atlantic flies non-stop from London Gatwick to Cape Town from £424 return. The flight takes about 11h30, with no jet lag, as Cape Town is only two hours ahead of the UK.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick, United Kingdom
- To: Cape Town, South Africa
- Airline: Norse Atlantic Airways
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £424–£480 return
- When: October - November 2026
Example dates:
30/10/2026 - 12/11/2026
30/10/2026 - 13/11/2026
04/11/2026 - 12/11/2026
04/11/2026 - 13/11/2026
The Economy Light fare includes hand luggage only.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In Cape Town, a Castle Lager at a bar is about £2, a flat white £1.80 and a fish and chips lunch at Kalk Bay harbour around £6. A wine tasting in Stellenbosch often costs less than a single glass in a London wine bar.
☀️ The Weather
Late October and November are spring turning into summer. Expect highs of 22-25°C, nights around 13°C and long, sunny days. The wind, called the Cape Doctor, can be strong in the afternoons.
🏨 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.
Lion's Head at sunrise: A two-hour hike for a 360° view over the city, Table Mountain and the Atlantic.
Cape Point: The dramatic tip of the Cape Peninsula, with baboons, ostriches and huge cliffs.
Kirstenbosch Gardens: Botanical gardens on the slopes of Table Mountain, with a treetop walkway.
Franschhoek wine tram: A hop-on hop-off tram between wine estates in a beautiful valley.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Cape Town is the start of a South Africa road trip.
Hermanus: Whale-watching from the cliffs until November, 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
From £424 return, non-stop to Cape Town. Spring in South Africa, without the jet lag.
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