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Tourist arrivals at Cape Town International Airport show clear seasonal swings, peaking at 118,205 international visitors in February 2025 before dropping to 47,943 in June, according to Statistics South Africa. This trend reflects the city’s strong appeal during the southern hemisphere summer, from November to March, when warm weather and scenic coastlines draw tourists and airlines ramp up flight frequencies. Carriers like Qatar Airways, Norse Atlantic and Air France have announced additional seasonal routes for the 2025/26 summer to meet growing demand.
Unlike Cape Town, Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport maintains a steady flow of tourist arrivals throughout the year. From March 2024 to June 2025, OR Tambo averaged 145,817 international tourist arrivals per month, with a festive-season spike of 175,622 arrivals in December.