Cape Town International Airport
Customs notes
Cape Town International — SARS Customs primary inspection; Registered Traveller Programme available for repeat visitors. Personal-allowance USD 5,000 / ZAR 25,000 cash threshold for declaration.
Transit
Sterile international transit available; min connection 90 min. South African Airways + airline-partner network.
Known quirks
- Cape Town airport is a major regional hub but smaller customs than JNB
- Random biosecurity screening for plant/animal products
Sources
Other airports in South Africa
VERIFIED · 2026-05-13
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