TRAVEL INFORMATION

Getting to Cape Town

Cape Town resides in Central Africa Timezone (CAT), which means it shares a time zone with many African and also European cities and is easily accessible via overnight flights. The city is served by direct flights from more than 20 international destinations, while domestic airlines connect Cape Town with major centres across South Africa. A list of airlines operating flights to Cape Town International Airport, along with their contact information can be viewed here.

Getting to the venue from the airport

Cape Town International Airport offers several options for transport into the city. You can choose from car rental services, shuttle transfers, public bus and taxis, all readily available at the airport. The airport is located approximately 20–30 minutes by car from both the city centre and the CTICC Conference venue.

By bus – Public transport: The MyCiTi public bus system operates a direct shuttle between the airport and the city. The bus station is located right outside the main terminal entrance, and buses depart every 30 minutes.
Shuttle services: Shuttle services are available from the airport to Cape Town, and they run from the international inner lane. Representatives of each service meet their passengers at the arrivals terminals.
By Taxi: There is an option to catch a taxi from outside the terminal or get an Uber from the designated pick up zone in the P1 parking garage. For safety and security, arriving passengers should only use Authorised Airport Taxis. The authorised taxi companies offer a walk-in service operated from the transport kiosks and domestic arrivals desk in the Central Terminal Building. https://www.airports.co.za/airports/cape-town-international-airport/transport/public-transport
By car: The Cape Town Airport is located approximately 21 km from the Conference venue. You do not have to worry about parking at the CTICC with over 1400 secure, parking bays available on-site. Parking is charged at an hourly rate and you are required to pay at pay-on-foot kiosks for your parking ticket. All pay-on-foot parking machines support a tap-and-go credit card payments.

Recommended routes and safety tips:

Stay on the M3 and N2 (as opposed to R300)
Avoid N2 off-ramp to R300 and Borcherd’s Quarry Road and M7
Avoid following GPS navigation routes that take you away from the main roads
Avoid stopping (if your car encounters issues, if possible, turn on the hazard lights and keep slowly driving)
Avoid driving after dark – if you arrive late at night, consider getting a hotel shuttle or pre-booked transfer instead

Getting around and getting to the venue from around the city

Using the public bus service MyCiTi is considered rather reliable and a cheap option. Other than that, it is advised to make use of taxi services, especially after dark, in deserted areas or if you are alone. Uber and Bolt are generally considered good options. And if you would like to explore Cape Town a bit more, the Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing buses run around the city regularly.

By bus: The CTICC is conveniently located along two MyCiTi bus routes. The CTICC bus stops are on Walter Sisulu Avenue, near the main entrance of CTICC 1 are served by routes 104 and 116. These routes offer a direct connection to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. There is also a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus stop located at Entrance 3 on Walter Sisulu Avenue, so you can head straight to the conference after enjoying a sightseeing tour.
By water taxi: The Hop-on Hop-off Canal Cruise water taxis run a sightseeing journey across the Roggebaai Canal between the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and have a stop outside the CTICC 1, near the P1 parking garage entrance. They run every 20–30 minutes.
By taxi: For safety and security reasons, the use of taxi services is very convenient, especially at night time.

Safety

There are areas in Cape Town that are generally safe for tourists, which includes areas like Kloof Street, Camps Pay and the Waterfront. But there are areas where it is not advised to walk around, especially at night. A good option is to use an Uber or other taxi service instead of walking during the night, be advised to avoid quiet or poorly lit streets and do not display any valuables whilst on the street.

General safety tips:

Do not walk around after dark or in deserted areas
Do not display your valuables, this includes your cellphone, wallet and jewellery
Do not carry large sums of money with you (and avoid counting money in the streets)
Travel with friends if possible and tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return
Use ATMs in well-lit and safe places (do not accept help from strangers and do not give out your PIN even if a person is claiming to be a bank official)
Close and lock the door when you are in your room in a hotel
If you go to a township, only go with a responsible and reliable tour guide

Taxi-related safety:

Use internationally recognized services (Uber, Bolt,...)
Book the taxi through the app
Check the vehicle registration and ID before getting in
Do not wait on the street
Ask the driver to close rear windows and lock doors if you cannot do so yourself
Be wary of unregulated drivers posing as Uber or other taxi app drivers, especially at airports.
If you book a taxi, wait in a designated taxi pick-up area, if there is one.