Bangkok to Cape Town Hongkong Flights

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  About Cape Town

Located on the west of South Africa is the second-most populous city and culturally diverse Cape Town. The city is particularly famous for its diverse habitants and a thriving culture. Its urban setting close to the harbour makes it one of the most important cities in South Africa. Tourist spots such as Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope tend to take up all the attention of tourists for the right reasons. Aside from the beautiful locales that the city is blessed with, the food and lifestyle of the city are exquisite. You will find delectable dishes from all over the world in the best possible global fusion scenario. The city further stands in the frontline as an advocate of climate change mitigation. The city sees an excellent footfall of travellers coming over from various parts of the world.

Best time to visit Cape Town

Cape Town's seasons are a contrast from the Indian months. Unlike how India witnesses summers between March to June, Cape Town sees summer from December to February. The same goes for most of their seasons. Although the summers of Cape Town sees tremendous tourists, it is the autumn month from March to May that is considered to be the best time for tourism. The season comes with several events and festivals, including the wine harvest month. The city easily turns its streets into a carnivalesque theme. During this season, the wineries around Cape Town allow tours and events for tourists to engage in. It is quite the gathering as you get to interact with wine connoisseurs from around the world.

You can also indulge in some of the fun activities by participating in the ones that take place during these tours. The temperature is also at an agreeable 20 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius. In the second half of the fall, the hotels start to drop their prices, making accommodation affordable. Festivals and events such as Cape Town Carnival, Infecting the City, Cape Town International Jazz Festival and Constantia Food and Wine Festival are some highlights that take place in March and May. This could be a good time for you to book hotels in Cape Town and relish the vibrant environment.

Not just the fall but even the springtime in Cape Town is quite beautiful. The popular attraction of Cape Town, Table Mountain blooms during this season and the temperature is also very favourable. For budget-travellers, this is the best time to visit the city. The hotel deals in Cape Town during this time is worth nabbing as they come at an affordable rate. Plus, festivals like Cape Town Diwali Festival and Cape Town International Kite Festival also adds to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Places to visit in Cape Town

Cape Town has an audience for literally everything the city in the city! The biggest attraction in the city, though it has got to be Table Mountain. Towering over the gorgeous city of Cape Town, this place attracts tourists like fire does to moth. It's nestled within the Table Mountain National Park, which also encompasses Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope as some other tourist attractions. You shouldn't miss any of those three as they each possess an interesting backdrop. You also have Camps Bay, which lies on the we3stern edge of Table Mountain. The quaint spot is perfect for soaking in all the cool breeze that the city boasts. In the city, you should walk around the District Six Museum and take a look at the city's compelling history. Bo-Kaap is known for its colourful street and indeed a sight for sore eyes. It is predominantly acquired by descendants of Cape Malays (slaves brought in from Malaysia, Indonesia, parts of African, by the Dutch). In the city, you also have Two Oceans Aquarium, located close to the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The aquarium will blow your mind with the plethora of marine creatures it hosts.

Things to do in Cape Town

Cape Town has far too many things to do as it is quite a vibrant city. However, you can start with a small tour to the Constantia Valley and explore the exquisite vineyard. From crisp whites to robust reds, you will get to witness how some of the finest wines are made in the city. Plus, the mansions where the wine is preserved in barrels is another lovely trip. After some wine tasting, you should also check out some of their restaurants with their abundance of cuisines, styles and flavours at your perusal. The Cape of Good Hope also houses adorable penguins that you can check out. They simply walk the shores of Cape Point and have a good time. As for the ardent shoppers, Greenmarket Square can be your source of entertainment.

Food and Restaurants in Cape Town

The city of Cape Town is a haven for global cuisine and a food-enthusiast. Not only does it entertain the plethora of dishes from around the globe but also caters to the varied tourists who flock over for wanderlust. Cape Town's unique food culture is popular and probably one of the highlights of the city. While there are some dishes that manage to stand out as Cape Town's classic dishes, much of the food is a global fusion. Since Cape Town was under the colonial rule of the Dutch and British, their menu reflects the same in terms of flavours, styles and techniques. Interestingly, Cape Town is also big on Indian food and has reserved a special spot for Indian cuisine. The best part about the city is how it brings together food from around the world and makes for rich food culture. The classic food includes fish and chips, grilled meat (your regular chicken, pork and beef), gatsby (a large sandwich stuffed with an array of meats, sauces and chips), bunny chow (classic South African delicacy made from chicken or beef), bobotie (minced beef mixed with milk and eggs custard) and more. Interestingly, the city also has the best sushi that won't disappoint you.

With so many dishes to try, don't forget to leave room for some dessert. Traditional sweets such as milk tart, koeksisters, malva pudding, etc., deserve your attention. These recipes are quite famous and definitely a good way to end a wholesome meal. To enjoy the best food in Cape Town, you should head to Kalky's, Snnoekies, The Golden Dish, Cosy Corner, Mzoli's Chef's Warehouse, Mzansi, to name a few. You will not run out of restaurants and food joints. Don't just spend time in the fancy restaurants but also check out some of the food joints by the corner of every street. They make just as amazing and delicious food that you'll probably not find elsewhere.

How to reach Cape Town (Transportation)

By Air

After Johannesburg, Cape Town is noted to be the second most popular city in South Africa which sees a great turnout of tourists from around the world. The best way to reach South Africa's Cape Town from India is easily by air. Major cities in India such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore have flights that fly to and from Cape Town. Although there are no direct or nonstop flights that fly from India to Cape Town, these flights mostly have layovers and travellers would often have to rush for connecting flights in the airport terminal. Airlines such as Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and South African Airways, Kenya Airways are a few that directly connect to Cape Town. In terms of flight connectivity to Cape Town from India, it is quite decent as there are frequent flights available to the city.

Often the layovers or connecting flights would have to be taken from cities such as Istanbul, Addis Ababa, Dubai Johannesburg and more. The travel duration of flights to Cape Town is quite a lot depending on the international route that you pick. Since there are various options for layovers and routes to Cape Town, often people go for the cheap tickets. From India to Cape Town, flight tickets would be less expensive with more duration. Similarly, for shorter flight duration, the ticket cost of flights to Cape Town would be high-priced. Hence, you will have to be very mindful about your trip to Cape Town. Cheap flight tickets to Cape Town would come at the cost of flight duration.

By Rail

Many travellers often opt for flights to Johannesburg to reach Cape Town. Not only does this enable them to visit two cities during the trip but also check out the famous luxury train from Pretoria. Known to be one of the most opulent rails, Pretoria's domestic rail route connects to Cape Town, but it's a 27 hours long journey. The views through the trip though, along with the luxury of the train's services, is definitely worth the time. You will be pampered by the coach's posh treatment, not to mention how it will also be a good way to meet new people from other nationalities.

  About Hong Kong Airlines

In September 2006 "CR Airways Limited" was renamed as "Hong Kong Airlines Limited" and introduced the first Boeing 737 passenger aircraft which had passenger routes between Hong Kong and the cities in PRC. The airline is based in Hong Kong and has its headquarters in the Tung Chung district. Hong Kong Airlines' main hub is at Hong Kong International Airport. In its young history, the airline is currently flying to 25 destinations across Asia and the world and operates an all-Airbus fleet of 32 passenger aircraft. On 27 June 2006, Hainan Airlines secured a 45 per cent holding in the airline, and two months later, Mung Kin-Keung acquired the balance 55 per cent of the airline and became the controlling shareholder on 7 August; and its director on 13 August. The airline went through brand redesigning, and its new logo represents a Bauhinia flower, which is the symbol of Hong Kong where the airline is anchored. The airline made the biggest aircraft order on 21 June 2007, by ordering 51 narrow-and wide-body aircraft from European plane maker, Airbus, at an estimated value of US$5.6 billion.

Under its brand guideline, 'Fresh and Very Hong Kong', this service-oriented airline actively promotes management efficiency and strives to improve the management process. In firsts of the many milestones, the year 2010 was pivotal in the rapid growth of the airline with Hong Kong Airlines officially joining the IATA and its operating fleet size reaching ten aircraft. It was in the same year that it introduced a wide-body aircraft, Airbus A330, which helped deliver better customer experience and tried to meet the needs of the increasingly popular routes. It also launched its first cargo freighter service with A330F. The first full cargo route was from Hong Kong to Hangzhou. Hong Kong Airlines has been the recipient of the internationally acclaimed four-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. By the year 2012, Hong Kong Airlines was operating at 20 aircraft and had launched new routes between Hong Kong and the Maldives. It had reached a new milestone by then of passenger traffic crossing four million.

Both domestic and international routes have grown since the year 2013, with new passenger routes being launched between Hong Kong and the Maldives, Miyazaki-Yancheng-Nanchan, North America including Vancouver and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Maldives, Manila and Moscow and many more. Including four daily flights to Beijing and five flights to Shanghai. In 2017, it ranked second in the "Best Regional Airline: Asia" category and in the year 2018 it was named one of the top 20 airlines in the world by Skytrax. The service-oriented airlines' Company Management functions acquired the international certification of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS) in December 2014 which has since been upgraded to ISO 9001:2015 standard in July 2018. With the addition of enhanced business class dining experience, Hong Kong Airlines is working consistently towards giving passengers world-class experience.

Fleet Size Of Hong Kong Airlines

The current fleet of Hong Kong Airlines comprises 44 aircraft in total. While the size remains 44, the entire fleet is made up of Airbus, with no room for other aircraft. There are 12 Airbus A320-200, 11 Airbus A330-200, 10 Airbus A330-300 and six Airbus A350-900 that are currently in service. As for the orders made by Hong Kong Airlines, they are currently expecting five Airbus A330-300 and five Airbus A350-900. Both are wide-body aircraft that are being expected to be delivered to them by the aircraft-manufacturing company. Hong Kong Airlines operates an all-Airbus fleet consisting of passenger and cargo aircraft. In the year 2007, the airline made its biggest order at an estimated value of US$ 5.6 Billion to make 51 narrow, and wide-body aircraft and the order was given to the European plane maker, Airbus. In the past, the airline did accommodate a mixed fleet that consisted of Boeing 737-300SF, Boeing 737-800, Bombardier CRJ-200ER and Bombardier CRJ-700.

Baggage Allowance

Hong Kong Airlines is quite meticulous when it comes to baggage allowance. They have made a tabular form to explain the baggage allowance protocols and where do you stand as a passenger. Since the airline offers a slew of provisions and accommodations, the baggage policy is quite strict. In case you are travelling in the economy or business class, the baggage rules change. While the range of baggage allowance can be between 10 kg to 30 kg, the dimension of the baggage is very important. For checked baggage, then the airline would not allow if the bag's dimension is not within 158 cm. Similarly, there are certain restrictions with respect to the carry-on baggage too that passengers should know about. Since the rules apply differently to different ticket-holders, the best thing to do would be to peruse through their website and know more about the same.

In-flight services

Business-class – Hong Kong Airlines in-flight services for Business Class on long haul flights has 180-degree flatbeds with direct access to the aisle. The airline offers a best-in-class experience for passengers starting from arrival at the airport to when onboard. The business class seats for short duration flights in the airline's Airbus aircraft are comfortable with attention being given to the minor details which includes everything, right from the fabric selection of the seats to in-flight entertainment. The seats offer better legroom for utmost comfort. The WiFi packages ensure constant and uninterrupted connection so even while you're in the sky, you stay connected and your work doesn't stop. Right from checking and replying to emails, to working on an important presentation, airlines ensure passengers connectivity. The seat can easily be turned into a workstation or an entertainment pad based on the passenger's preference. The business class passengers can enjoy seamless entertainment content on the personal 12-1-inch screen TV with latest TV shows, movies and other online content to keep you entertained through your journey. For enhanced Business Class dining experience the airlines have collaborated with renowned chefs Chris Cosentino and Gabriel Choy. They make sure to deliver an array of delicious meals available for you to savour.

Economy class - Economy class is designed to give a good experience to the passengers with its comfortable seating and design arrangements. The seats offer enough legroom, but the same can be extended by opting for extra legroom. Passengers can opt for it by logging to the website of Hong Kong Airlines. The airline's in-flight menu offers a variety of meals and snacks to choose from. Further, the airline also offers beverages. A prior booking needs to be made by the passengers for availing the same, or the same can be booked through their customer centre.

The economy-class seats are also equipped with WiFi to help the passengers stay connected with their work commitments or for leisure. The WiFi packages are available to purchase onboard, which will help you access the internet on your phone, tablet and laptop. On long haul flights, passengers are given complimentary tablets, which serve as an in-flight entertainment system, including video-on-demand.

Popular routes and top cities for Hong Kong Airlines

Hong Kong Airlines is decently connected with some domestic routes as well as some international routes. As Cathay Pacific has already claimed dominance in the international route market with its excellent connectivity, there is not all that much for Hong Kong Airlines. However, that hasn't stopped the airline from trying to be at the top of the game. Hong Kong Airlines majorly caters to destinations that surround Hong Kong. These would mean cities from China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korean, and other such countries. Some of the top cities that the airline operates from including Beijing, Changchun, Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanning, Sanya, Tianjin, Hong Kong, Naha, Osaka, Tokyo, Almaty, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Manila, Seoul, Bangkok, Istanbul, Ho Chi Minh City and more.

The airline also has codeshare agreements with airlines such as Air Astana, Etihad Airways, Air India, Royal Brunei Airlines, Fiji Airways, Air Mauritius, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Garuda Indonesia, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kenya Airways, Shanghai Airlines, South African Airways, Virgin Australia and Turkish Airlines. This helps the airline receive more destinations in its list to attract passengers.

Why travel by Hong Kong Airlines?

One of the primary reasons behind choosing Hong Kong Airlines over the others is because the flight tickets are decently priced and are more affordable, as opposed to the expensive alternatives that are prevalent in the market. The fact that Hong Kong Airlines has great domestic route connectivity helps attract passengers. Not to mention how the ticket booking process has been eased. Passengers can now book a Hong Kong Airlines flight ticket on their official website or other travel portals as it is available everywhere. Along with the flight ticket, passengers will also get to do web check-in, which is rather a convenient option that many travellers opt. Passengers who have booked their ticket can also find out flight status and Hong Kong Airlines' flight schedules to know by what time it would be ideal for reaching the airport.

  About Bangkok Airport

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is often referred to as Bangkok Airport. It is one of the two major international airports that serve Thailand. Although Don Mueang International Airport was also recognized for its international flight services. However, the same was halted in 2007. Now the airport serves as a hub to low-cost airlines that connect in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is sprawled across 8,000 acres of land and is one of the biggest international airports in the Southeast Asian region. It is also a hub for aviation in Bangkok.

Suvarnabhumi Airport was originally chartered with limited domestic flight services. However, it soon started expanding to add more domestic and international flights. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is currently the important hub for Thai Smile Airways, Thai Airways International and Bangkok Airways. The airport basically serves as a regional gateway to several foreign carriers too. It has been recorded to be the 17th busiest airport in the world and 11 busiest in Asia. The airport has the capacity to accommodate about 60 million passengers in a year. There are over 95 airlines that operate from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

About Airport Terminals

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has three terminals in total. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are responsible for operations of international flights. Meanwhile, Terminal 3 is focussed on domestic flights to cater to connectivity in Thailand. The two terminals are located right next to each other while the domestic terminal or Terminal3 is 500 meters away from Terminal 2. The distance between the terminals is not massive. The proximity often makes it confusing. The departure and arrival zones in the international terminals have dedicated immigration counters as well as check-in and baggage to make it easy for the travellers. The terminal's roof has been designed aesthetically with the use of structural elements and bays that have been placed in cantilevered wavelike forms. The airport is capable of accommodating an Airbus A380. There are two parallel runways at the airport with a total of about 120 parking bays for flights. The passenger terminal is recorded to capacitate about 76 flight operations every hour. An underground rail link station has also been constructed to connect the terminal with the city centre. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport's terminal passenger terminal is famed for being the fourth-biggest building in the world, following Hong Kong International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport and Dubai International Airport.

About Airport Authority

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is funded and operated by the Airports of Thailand Public Company Ltd. (AOT). The airport's body is responsible for six international airport ventures in Thailand. Four more airports have been added recently under its wing. The statutory body received recognition as one of the most valuable airport operators across the globe. The organization was established in 2002 after a consortium between private firms and the state-owned Airports Authority of Thailand. The Thailand government holds a higher share in the consortium with about 70 per cent stock. The Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is the most profitable venture for the airport's authority with passenger statistics of about 63,379,077, as recorded in the year 2018. Over the years, the airport management has done a phenomenal job of efficient connection of the international airport with the city centre. They have also worked towards fixing some of the pressing matters to bolster the functions and efficiency of the airport in terms of safety and connectivity.

Top airlines flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

The demand for Bangkok in India as a tourist destination is quite high. Hence, there are several Indian airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport as well. In fact, the first flight to fly to the Bangkok Airport was a Lufthansa Cargo which took off from Mumbai. Some of the Indian airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport include Air India, GoAir, IndiGo and Vistara. They have direct connectivity and fly on a regular basis. Airlines such as Thai Airways and Thai Smile, which predominantly operate from Suvarnabhumi Airport also have direct services to Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi Ahmedabad, Chennai, to name a few.

As an international tourist destination, the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport also sees much air traffic from international flights. Some of the prominent airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport include Air Astana, Air China, Air France, Air Macau, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Cambodia Airways, China Airlines, Druk Air, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Asia Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Swiss, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Ural Airlines. These airlines cater to various parts of the world and have impeccable connectivity. There are reservations for cargo flights to function from the Suvarnabhumi Airport. They are Lufthansa Cargo, Cathay Pacific Cargo, DHL Aviation and Singapore Airlines Cargo.

Facilities at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

ATMs and currency exchange - There are foreign exchange booths and ATM kiosks available at the airport. You can withdraw money or exchange to local currency to make your trip convenient.

Baggage - Baggage services are available with plastic wrapping and porter services. You can also find trolleys at regular intervals.

Internet and communication kiosks - There are internet kiosks that have established at the airport. You can get your work done while you wait for boarding. There are telecom desks where you can purchase local mobile SIM numbers to avail WiFi. Postal services are also available.

Restaurants and cafes - There are many food establishments and restaurants at the airport's terminals. The departure zone has a slew of joints, including ones with liquor and coffee.

Medical care - Medical rooms and pharmacies have been installed at regular intervals. You can make last-minute purchases of prescribed medicine, or you can get necessary tablets or toiletries.

Prayer rooms - Devoted prayer rooms and multi-faith corners have been established at all terminals. There are monks' reception rooms also available at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Transit hotels - To make the passenger's experience at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport good, they have also installed an in-transit hotel. You can check-in for the few hours you need to wait and even rest as much as you can.

Spa and massage - The airport is blessed with good serviced spas and massage parlours. For in-transit passengers who need to take a second flight or who need to wait due to layovers, can avail this service.

Smoking zones - There are dedicated smoking lounges in the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. These are available at all the terminals' departures and arrivals. You can even purchase boxes in case you need it for the time being.

Special assistance – The airport also has professionals who cater to the special needs of passengers who fall under the category of senior citizens, expecting mothers and physically disabled. The professionals have been trained to help out the individuals by enabling a smooth transition of their check-in and boarding processes.

How to reach Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

By Bus and car rentals

The Airport Shuttle bus operating from the city is another efficient way to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. These buses have a direct connection to the airport from within the city, making travel cheaper and easier. Along with the buses, you can always book a ride to the airport too. There are five routes from the airport that have a direct connection with the Bangkok Airport. These routes connect from Bangkok's downtown as well as Chonburi Province, connections from North Bangkok and Bang Na Bang Pakong which stands at the South. The main entrance to the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport though is at the Samut Prakan Province. There are elevated highways and flyovers which need to be used to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. You can find a car and rental booking booths at the airport's arrival segment. Even the entrance to the airport has a dedicated taxi counter where you can book your ride to the city.

By Airport Rail Link

One of the best ways to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport opened in 2010 after much delay but has since managed to receive good passenger traffic. Called the Airport Rail Link (ARL), the rail is operated by SRTET which is a subsidiary of the State Railway of Thailand. The long 28.6 km gauge line runs at an elevation for most of its length. The link directly connects to the passenger terminal building off the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. The rail services start at 6:00 in the morning till 24:00. There are two interchange stations called Phaya Thai and Makkasan which run on different lines, also available. The future plans to expand the airport is also in talks where the Airport Rail Link plans to merge and complement the SRT Red Line commuter service. This way, you wouldn't need to change the metro links to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.