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Increased Flights to Cape Town

Increased Flights to Cape Town: A Love Triangle of Travel Delight

It’s official—Cape Town is the Beyoncé of global travel destinations: irreplaceable, dazzling, and always in demand. Proving once again that everyone wants a piece of the “Mother City,” Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are cranking up their services, making it easier than ever to jet off to Cape Town’s sun-drenched beaches, Table Mountain selfies, and culinary gems.

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Air France: Bonjour, Cape Town (Again)

Paris may have the Eiffel Tower, but Air France knows Cape Town has Table Mountain—and that's worth extending their seasonal service for. From March 30 to April 27, 2025, you can hop on one of their three weekly flights between Cape Town and Paris, soaking up a bit of springtime Europe before landing in South African paradise.

As Wilson Tauro, Air France-KLM’s Southern Africa honcho, put it, “Cape Town’s in-demand.” Translation: Europeans are ditching their sweaters for swimsuits and flocking to Cape Town like seagulls to a beach picnic.

KLM’s Dutch Touch: Amsterdam to Cape Town, 10 Times a Week

This time, KLM Airlines isn’t joking when they decide to get serious about expanding and intensifying the proportion of flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, as the airlines have announced the new plan, “Hold my stroopwafel”, and guess what, this new plan of theirs is quite interesting. Starting from January 10th 2025, they will operate a whopping 10 flights in a week, roughly enough to warrant a Dutch permanent bike lane in V&A Waterfront And now I can’t believe it.

KLM’s extra planes would ensure that there is room for one more and one more traveler on the Amsterdam - Cape Town route for KLM peas that befall businesspeople in Amsterdam or Cape Town who don’t have time to waste and a bunch of tourist who just loves tulips but are running out time.

What’s in It for Cape Town?

Let’s be honest: Cape Town is already a star, but these extra flights are like handing it an Oscar for “Best Supporting Destination.”

More Visitors, More Fun: Tourists will flock in, boosting local businesses like coffee shops, boutique hotels, and those penguin-spotting tours everyone secretly loves.
Extended Tourist Season: With Air France sticking around till late April, Cape Town’s beaches are ready to welcome travelers far beyond your average holiday calendar.
Economic Spark: Extra flights mean extra spending. Cape Town’s wine cellars and safari lodges will be popping corks in celebration.

For Travelers: Say Hello to Easy Access

Whether you’re jetting in from Europe, the Americas, or further afield, these new connections are a traveler’s dream:

Parisian Stopovers: Enjoy croissants in Paris before soaking up Cape Town’s sunshine.
Amsterdam Layovers: From canals to Cape Winelands, this is your ultimate "two birds, one trip" scenario.
Luxury Awaits: From vineyard tours in Stellenbosch to private safari lodges, Cape Town’s high-end offerings just got a lot more accessible.

But Wait—What About the Planet?

Before we get too swept up in this tourism bonanza, let’s talk sustainability. More flights mean more carbon emissions, so the travel industry is under pressure to keep things eco-friendly. Airlines are stepping up with carbon offset programs, and Cape Town, already a sustainability leader, will need to balance its booming tourism with careful resource management.

The Gateway Effect

What is shocking is, such flights are not only improving travelling plans for people in and around Cape Town but are converting the city into a hub for travel around southern Africa. Such vents help travelers to tripe to the Garden Route or the great five in Kruger National Park.

Increased Flights to Cape Town

Cape Town is near and its breathtaking views are simply hard to ignore. Whether you are enjoying a glass of wine from Stellenbosch or taking pictures at Table Mountain, Cape Town is only with a flight away because KLM and Air France have made traveling easier than it has ever been.