Cape Town International Airport
South Africa's Cape Town International Airport is the country's chief tourist gateway handling millions of visitors to the Mother City every year. It is also South Africa's second biggest airport and certainly boasts exquisite design and facilities. Much expansion and upgrading of the airport is planned for the future, creating an even more convenient venue for flight.
As of 2003 some 5 million passengers on more than 60 000 aircraft, made their way through Cape Town International. This impressive airport was designated Africa's top airport from 2001 to 2004 at the World Travel Awards. It was also the recipient of the Skytrax Best Airport in Africa Award of 2005.
Cape Town International Airport (airport code CPT) has all the necessary amenities for the comfort and convenience of travelers. Scattered throughout the airport, travelers will come across information desks. If you need to change or draw money, there are ATMs, bureau de change and banks in different areas of Cape Town International. Post office services are available at the airports retail postal agency by the Domestic Arrivals. If medical attention is required, travelers can go to the airport surgery, a complete medical practice. Public phones are found all through the airport. Business men and women are also well catered for at Cape Town International. The Satellite Office has all the necessary equipment as well as secretarial services for rental. VIP and executive lounges are found in the terminals. Those with disabilities are provided for by means of ramps, lifts and special toilets. Whilst waiting for your flight there are several venues for dining in Cape Town International. Amongst the cafés, restaurants and bars are Soaring Hawk Spur, BJ's, News Café, Sports Café and others. Travelers will also be suitably impressed with the shopping options with candy stores, outdoor clothing and equipment shops, curio stores, jewelers and cellular telephone outlets.
Located just 22km from Cape Town City center, the airport is easily reached by means of several transportation options. Make use of car rental, shuttle services, buses and taxis. There is an absolute abundance of parking space. Airports Company South Africa is looking at upgrading and extending Cape Town International Airport's terminals and runways. They have marked R 1 billion for this development which is sure to make Cape Town International the all-time greatest airport in Africa.
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