Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Cape Town CBD (Civic Centre), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

MyCiTi A01 Airport – Civic Centre usually runs every 20-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

CPTSouth AfricaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, South Africa

Drop-off

Cape Town CBD (Civic Centre)

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Fastest

MyCiTi A01 Airport – Civic Centre

bus · 20-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: MyCiTi A01 Airport – Civic Centre
Headway: 20-30

Note

This former BRT service linked Cape Town International Airport with Civic Centre station in the CBD in about 30 minutes, but it has been officially suspended since 1 December 2022 and remains unavailable as of 2025; no direct public bus currently operates between the airport and city centre.

Arrivals decoded

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: MyCiTi A01 Airport – Civic Centre
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: This former BRT service linked Cape Town International Airport with Civic Centre station in the CBD in about 30 minutes, but it has been officially suspended since 1 December 2022 and remains unavailable as of 2025; no direct public bus currently operates between the airport and city centre.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: MyCiTi A01 Airport – Civic Centre
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: This former BRT service linked Cape Town International Airport with Civic Centre station in the CBD in about 30 minutes, but it has been officially suspended since 1 December 2022 and remains unavailable as of 2025; no direct public bus currently operates between the airport and city centre.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Cape Town CBD (Civic Centre), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: MyCiTi A01 Airport – Civic Centre usually runs every 20-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.