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R2 923+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
IST — CPT
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 22 March 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cheapest return flight

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Fri 10/7

16:25-6:25

1 stop15h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

22:25-15:20

1 stop15h 55m

R9 398

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sat 5/9

16:45-6:25

1 stop38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

22:25-15:15

1 stop15h 50m

R9 415

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 4/5

13:45-11:30

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:00-11:15

1 stop21h 15m

R11 710

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/5

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

22:20-1:50

1 stop26h 30m

R13 069

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 1/4

2:10-20:35

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

19:10-1:10

1 stop29h 00m

R13 120

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 3/9

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

19:10-13:05

1 stop16h 55m

R13 477

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 2/9

2:10-16:15

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

22:20-14:25

1 stop15h 05m

R13 579

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/6

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

22:20-1:50

1 stop26h 30m

R13 613

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

20:05-11:30

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

19:30-11:15

1 stop14h 45m

R13 868

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 4/9

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

19:10-1:50

1 stop29h 40m

R13 902

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

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When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of R8 498). Flying from Istanbul in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 638). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul?

When flying from Istanbul check dates and pricing for the following: Turkish Airlines. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R1 015
Ajet
Ajet
From R717
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From R819
Egyptair
Egyptair
From R7 010

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Istanbul. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 268 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Crew

7,8

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 268 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 268 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,3

Food

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Crew

7,8

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

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