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Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport is a major international airport serving Cape Town and the Western Cape province of South Africa. The facility is located approximately 20 kilometres east of the city centre in the suburb of Matroosfontein. It is operated by Airports Company South Africa (Acsa), the state-owned enterprise responsible for managing South Africa's principal airports. Cape Town International is the second-busiest airport in South Africa by passenger traffic, after OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, and serves as a key gateway for both domestic and international travellers. The airport handles millions of passengers annually, with significant volumes of tourist traffic drawn to the Western Cape's attractions, wine regions and coastal destinations. It features two terminals and a single runway, with facilities supporting a wide range of airlines operating routes across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The airport plays a vital economic role in the region, supporting tourism, trade and employment. Cape Town International has undergone several expansions and upgrades to accommodate growing passenger numbers and improve operational capacity. The facility was originally established in the 1950s and has since developed into one of Africa's leading airports.

Cape Town International Airport Updates


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ACSA infrastructure investment plan, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Airports Company South Africa will spend an estimated R11.3-billion to upgrade and expand the Cape Town International Airport. 


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R20bn in airport projects poised to take off in Cape Town
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

The airspace over Cape Town is set to become much busier in the next two to seven years, with two mega-projects ramping up to allow for increased air traffic to and from the Western Cape capital.... 


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R20bn in airport projects poised to take off in Cape Town
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

The airspace over Cape Town is set to become much busier in the next two to seven years, with two mega-projects ramping up to allow for increased air traffic to and from the Western Cape capital.... 


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Bad weather affects services at Western Cape airports
11th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has urged people planning to fly to or from Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) or George Airport to check with it, or their airlines, for any... 


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South Africa needs efficient air cargo hubs to boost economic growth
28th April 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Efficient performance by South Africa’s air cargo hubs was a key strategic instrument to propel the country’s economic growth and increase its competitiveness in world markets. So highlighted FedEx... 


ACSA to spend R11.3bn on new runway, terminal upgrades at Cape Town Airport
3rd April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) will spent an estimated R11.3-billion to upgrade and expand Cape Town International Airport (CTIA). The infrastructure programme forms part of the State-owned... 


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ACSA infrastructure investment plan, South Africa – update
13th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Airports Company South Africa plans to spend an estimated R11.3-billion to upgrade and expand Cape Town International Airport. 


The Cape Town International Airport
ACSA to spend R11.3bn on new runway, upgrading terminals at Cape Town Airport
9th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) will spent an estimated R11.3-billion to upgrade and expand the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA). The infrastructure programme forms part of the... 


International passengers up 9% at Cape Town airport, local passengers up 6%
International passengers up 9% at Cape Town airport, local passengers up 6%
2nd March 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Cape Town International Airport in January handled more than 367 000 two-way passengers at its international terminal, marking a 9% year-on-year increase. The airport’s domestic terminal... 


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Cape Town airport fire disrupts international and domestic flights
24th February 2026 By: Reuters

A fire at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday disrupted international and domestic flights, though the state company that manages South Africa's airports said the fire had been extinguished.... 


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ACSA infrastructure investment plan, South Africa – update
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

ACSA's strategic investment plan will modernise key infrastructure, boost operational reliability and enhance passenger experience at its airports. 


ACSA reports 8% y/y increase in total air passenger traffic in December
11th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned airport management company Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says its network processed more than four-million passengers in December 2025, which is a 98% recovery compared with... 


Cape Town International recorded 11.1m two-way passengers in 2025
30th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Cape Town International Airport saw a record-breaking 11.1-million two-way domestic and international passengers during 2025, and also surpassed its December 2024 international passenger record.... 


Cape Town International recorded 11.1m two-way passengers in 2025
14th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Cape Town International Airport saw a record-breaking 11.1-million two-way domestic and international passengers during 2025, and also surpassed its December 2024 international passenger record.... 


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