For general information about the National Parks in the Western Cape , click here. The stark beauty of the West Coast National Park , within easy day-visit reach of Cape Town, is something to experience. There is a shuttle service from the airport to the city. The airport is approximately 17 km from the city. If you don't rent a car at the airport, make sure to utilise the shuttle service, as taxi fares are very high in Cape Town.
Most airlines fly direct to Cape Town, while a few fly via Johannesburg.
Cape Town International Airport can be contacted at tel. Airport departure tax is R25 or R38 in the case of departing to neighbouring countries. It is usually included in the ticket price. One route that has become very popular is the regular direct return flight from Cape Town to Miami twice a week. This offers the American visitor direct access to the Cape and shortens the trip by almost 12 hours.