Cape Town: €389 Full Service Etihad Flights From Italy in Winter 21/22

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Gulf carrier Etihad Airways has issued a great fare for flights between Italy and Cape Town, with economy tickets including meals and a checked bag up to 32 kg available for as little as €389. The catch is that all flights include 2 stops – a change of planes in Abu Dhabi and a technical stop in Johannesburg is necessary in both directions.

The fare is available for departures between November 2021 and January 2022.

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For flights before May 31, 2022, Etihad’s generous rebooking policies, allow you to change your travel date and even destinations without further cost.

Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.

A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.

Our availability calendar shows you all possible flight dates for less than €400 for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you Etihad.com, where you should book to benefit from the airlines’ rebooking policies.

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All flight segments are Boeing 787 services, greeting you with a 3-3-3 seating pattern in economy and on-demand video and games for every passenger.

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The fare has no expiration date and can thus be withdrawn anytime. The minimum stay requirement is 5 days. The fare shows up for departures in November and December 2021, as well as in January 2022.

You can use Google Flights to find additional flight dates. We recommend booking directly on Etihad’s homepage for several reasons.

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

Etihad issues these tickets in booking class E. You can earn the following miles and points with affiliated frequent flyer programs:

  • 8,608 Award Miles + 3,000 Tier Miles on CSA OK Plus
  • 8,398 Award Miles on American AAdvantage
  • 8,398 Award Miles on Asiana Club
  • 8,398 Award Miles on ANA Mileage Club
  • 8,398 Award Miles + 16,794 Tier Miles on Etihad Guest
  • 8,398 Award Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
  • 8,398 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
  • 8,398 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
  • 8,398 Award Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
  • 8,398 Award Miles on Saudia Alfursan
  • 8,398 Award Miles on Flying Blue
  • 4,200 Award Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
  • 4,200 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
  • 4,200 Award Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
  • 2,930 Extra Points + 500 Basic Points on SAS EuroBonus
Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.
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).

Climate diagram for Cape Town (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Johannesburg (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Durban (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)

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.

Climate diagram for Cape Town (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)

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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