Services at Cape Town Airport

Cape Town

Find out what services and facilities are available at Cape Town Airport. Where is the best place to eat and where to shop?

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Internet and wi-fi

Wi-fi is free throughout the airport for 4 hours. Connect to the "Airports Free" hotspot.

Get easy and fast South African data e-sim on the web airalo.com.

Shops and supermarket

In the public area of the arrivals hall, you can buy pre-packaged food, sandwiches, salads and drinks at the Woolworths supermarket. It is open from 07:00-21:00.

The terminal is well stocked with shops selling fashion, accessories, jewellery, souvenirs and travel essentials. Most shops can be found after the security checkpoint.

In the public area, you can use the pharmacy, open 6:00-21:00.

Dining options

There are plenty of dining options in the terminal, both in the public area and in the transit area. What are the most popular establishments?

  • KFC: fast food - public area, departures, 6:00-22:00
  • Wimpy: fast food - public area and transit area, departures, 4:30-21:00
  • Mugg & Bean: café - public area and transit zone, departures, 6:00-20:00
  • Steers: fast food - public area, arrivals, 6:30-23:00
  • Barcelos: fast food - public area, arrivals, 6:00-23:00

Luggage storage

The luggage room was closed in 2020 and has not yet been restored. There are no automatic luggage lockers.

ATMs and currency exchange offices

There are a number of ATMs throughout the airport from local banks such as Nedbank, ABSA, Netbank and Standard Bank, which can also be used to withdraw foreign cards.

Exchange offices with very unfavourable exchange rates are operated by Travelex.

Luggage wrapping

You can have your luggage wrapped in protective film in the departure lounge.

The price per piece of luggage is 120 zar.

Vending machines

In the public area of the arrivals hall you will find many vending machines selling sodas and water, which can be useful especially in the late evening when all the shops are closed.

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