Welcome to Cape Town
Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa (the Houses of Parliament are here). It is located in the south-west corner of the country near the Cape of Good Hope, and is the most southern city in Africa. It is a stone's throw from South Africa's world-famous Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.
This is a World Cup 2010 host city with games to be played at the new African Renaissance Stadium.
Cape Town International Airport is the second largest airport in South Africa (the largest being in Johannesburg). There are several flights daily to Johannesburg, Durban and all other major South African cities. The most used airlines for international flights from Europe, the US and Asia includes South African Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Malaysian. Further international flights arrive from Buenos Aires, Doha, Frankfurt, Kuala Lumpur, London, Atlanta and Singapore
Several international airlines fly directly to Cape Town International Airport, 25 km east of the Cape Town City Centre, approximately 10 minutes drive. A 24-hour shuttle service runs at regular intervals between the airport and the city centre, close to the Railway Station. Luxury bus transfers and hotel transfers are available from the airport arrival terminal. Taxi services are also available (please ensure you use a registered taxi service). Look for clearly marked vehicles registered as taxis. A trip from the airport to Cape Town City Centre will cost you between R 160.00 to R 180.00 by taxi.
Transport has been arranged for registered IFLA Pre-Conference delegates. Make sure that your arrival details are received before 31 July 2007. Transport back to the airport on the 19th August has been arranged
As with every airport, the international terminal is much nicer. It’s both roomier and less crowded than its domestic counterpart; an air of calm generally prevails; and the coffee approaches drinkability.
General aircraft arrival approaches to the airport are either from over False Bay in the Winter Season (table Mountain on the left) or from table Bay in the Summer Season (table Mountain on the right) . Both airport approaches offer passengers a view of table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula and often pilots would treat you to a glimpse of Cape Point on arrival. Weather and air traffic permitting.