One of the best value winter sun cities is getting a huge new £880million airport
A NEW £880million airport will soon make it much easier to travel to a popular winter sun destination.
Cape Winelands Airport is set to open in 2028 to ease pressure on the current Cape Town International Airport.
Cape Town was named the best value winter sun destination by the Post Office.
And it is seeing a surge in travellers seeking an affordable, hot holiday.
The new airport will become the second international airport for the South African city.
It is being backed by Growthpoint Properties, a leading real estate investment trust in South Africa.
It is set to be built on a current aviation facility, mainly used for flying lessons.
Construction hopes to start next year, with the first phase opening two years later.
This is set to cost around R$7billion (£309million), which includes a new 2.2millon runway and passenger terminal.
It will eventually welcome five million passengers by 2050 with two million international passengers and three million domestic.
The overall project is expected to cost as much as R$20billion (£880million)
Deon Cloete, Managing Director of Cape Winelands Airport, said that it would both increase tourism to the area.
He said: “We are thrilled to introduce this our airport expansion to the Cape Winelands region.
“This facility represents a commitment to providing world class transportation options, promoting tourism, and stimulating economic growth in our beautiful region.
“Airports world-wide are known to have a positive impact on the socio-economic conditions of the regions which they serve.
“This airport will be no different.”
The city was named the best value long-haul holiday destination in the Post Office’s 2024 Long Haul Holiday Report.
It dropped to second place in the 2025 Report, being beaten by Hoi An.
One of the most affordable ways to fly there is with Norse Atlantic Airways.
Last year, they launched a London Gatwick route to Cape Town, which starts from £499.
This is a bargain when you consider the flight time, which is around 12 hours.
And it was so popular, they launched more flights per week, and extended the season from December to April.
Don’t worry when you land though as Cape Town is the same time as the UK, so you won’t get any jet lag.
It is also around 27C between November and January so perfect for some winter warmth.
Here’s what it is like to fly with Norse to Cape Town.