Star Alliance member Lufthansa brings us this deal from Riga and Tallinn to Cape Town starting at €875. This premium economy fare includes 2 items up to 23 kg of checked luggage. Departures are available from May and June.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Lufthansa with your selected flight dates.
First, you will fly to Frankfurt in economy with a Lufthansa Airbus 320 family with a 3-3 configuration, and your intercontinental flight will be with a Lufthansa Airbus 340 with a 2-3-2 configuration in premium economy. You could also book the morning flight to Frankfurt and use the layover to visit either Frankfurt or nearby cities, such as Heidelberg, since the flight to Cape Town leaves at 22:20, giving you the entire day to explore
Search & Book
This doesn’t have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of twelve months applies. Available dates are between May and June.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Lufthansa’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
This ticket is issued by Lufthansa in booking class Y for the feeder flight and booking class N for the intercontinental flight. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Tallinn:
- 20,244 CV Points on Vistara Club Vistara
- 14,408 Award Miles + 2,048 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 14,408 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 14,408 Award Miles + 13,496 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 14,408 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 14,172 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 14,172 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 13,952 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 13,678 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 13,496 Miles on Asiana Club
- 13,496 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 13,496 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 13,496 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 13,496 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 13,496 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 12,584 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 9,994 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,280 Award Miles + 200 Points on Miles&More
Destination
Information & Tips for South Africa
South Africa is the touristically most visited country in the south of Africa. Whether its Safaris, tours of wine regions or the Table Mountain – visitors won’t be disappointed!
Traditionally, flights from Europa to South Africa have been quite expensive. In recent years however, airlines such as Iberia, Egyptair and British Airways have been offering cheaper and cheaper flights – even in premium cabins! If you are flexible in regards to your point of departure, the array of airlines with cheap tickets becomes even greater.
Best Time to Visit
South Africa is a huge country and therefore doesn’t have a single best time to visit. It really depends on what you want to see. The cities Johannesburg and Cape Town have the best weather in Fall (March – Mai) and Spring (September – November).
Immigration & Visa Requirements
If you have a valid EU passport and a valid return ticket, you will be given a visitor’s visa with a validity of 90 days. Turn to the ministry of foreign affairs of your country for more information.
Currency
The currency used in South Africa is the Rand (ZAR). One Euro are approximately 16 ZAR. Make sure to use a credit card that does not charge high fees for withdrawals or payments in foreign currencies.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Airalo and BNESIM. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
The Best eSIM Plans for South Africa 🇿🇦 Compared
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Information & Tips for Cape Town
Cape Town is the second largest – but touristically more relevant – city in South Africa and especially known for the Table Mountain and the beaches in the south. The city is well-connected to Europe and the rest of Africa by air travel.
Compared to Johannesburg, flights to Cape Town are pretty much always more expensive. A good price is €500 – €600 for a round trip ticket in economy class. Anything under €500 can be considered a good deal, occasionally you can find fares around €400, although without checked luggage for the most part.
The Best Time to Visit
The ideal time to visit Cape Town is during the summer from the end of January until the end of April; the hottest temperatures are from December to February, although it is very windy during this time.
From the Airport to the City
Due to high crime rates, it is not recommended taking a bus or other forms of public transport in the regions surrounding the airport. A taxi from the airport to the city centre costs about €18 to €25, an Uber is a good alternative and costs about half of that.
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