Airports near Hermanus

Why CPT (76 km) is the main passenger gateway

In TownWing’s 18-airport passenger comparison, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) ranks #1 at 76 km by straight line from Hermanus, making CPT the primary commercial terminal to check first when planning flights and ground transport.

The second and third airports in the comparison—George Airport (GRJ) at 293 km and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) at 589 km—sit 217 km or more farther from Hermanus than CPT. They are relevant mainly if your trip starts or finishes in another region rather than as direct transfers for Hermanus alone.

Our 36-airport directory also includes Stellenbosch Airport (FASH) at 62 km (No regular flights listed) and Cape Winelands Airport (FAWN) at 85 km (No regular flights listed) and Worcester Glider Airport (FAWC) at 86 km (No regular flights listed). Because those airfields do not have confirmed regular passenger flights in this snapshot, they are listed separately below rather than ranked as standard airline options.

Onward road connections and regional stops near Hermanus

Hermanus is a coastal town along the cliffs of Walker Bay in the Overberg district, known for shore-based whale watching, the Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley, and the Klein River lagoon.

For the onward drive between CPT and Hermanus, travellers typically use the R43 and N2 west over Sir Lowry’s Pass to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). If your itinerary also covers nearby towns in the region, compare the airport distance profiles for Stellenbosch, Bredasdorp, Worcester.