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3About Blue Downs
Blue Downs, on the Cape Flats, is about 15 km from Cape Town International Airport via the N2 and R300. It links up quickly with Mfuleni, Eerste River, and Kuils River, and locals often nip through to Somerset West, 22 km down the road. Long-haul travellers passing through head off toward Kamieskroon or Knysna. Over 40 fast chargers keep EVs sorted, and the suburb's claim to fame is anchoring the long-awaited Blue Downs rail link between Kuils River and Khayelitsha.
Where is Blue Downs on the map?
Blue Downs is in South Africa, at -33.986, 18.695 - about 30 km east of Cape Town.
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What is the closest airport to Blue Downs?
The closest airport to Blue Downs is Cape Town International Airport, 15 km (about 23 min by car).