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R3 140+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — CPT
Jan 2 — Jan 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R815

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

Cairo (CAI)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to Kayseri.
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On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of R1 188).
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Cairo (CAI) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of R6 537).
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
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Thu 22/17:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/214:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R10 138
Sun 1/318:50IST - JNB
1 stop13h 20mEgyptair
Sun 8/321:45JNB - IST
1 stop19h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 2/12R10 582
Thu 19/27:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/314:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R10 974
Thu 22/114:00IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/29:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R11 452
Thu 1/17:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/114:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R11 469
Tue 24/27:35IST - JNB
1 stop30h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/38:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/12R11 657
Fri 16/114:00IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 23/19:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R11 742
Sat 17/17:35IST - JNB
1 stop30h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/18:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12R11 810
Thu 22/113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 4/212:45JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12R11 845
Sun 3/518:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEgyptair
Fri 29/521:45JNB - IST
1 stop14h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 2/12R11 930
Sun 3/514:00IST - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEgyptair
Wed 27/521:45JNB - IST
1 stop18h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 2/12R11 947
Thu 19/213:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 6/320:30JNB - SAW
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12R12 135

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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 3 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 22/1

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R10 138

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 19/1

23:55-14:35

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

14:35-5:00

1 stop13h 25m

R12 391

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 6/5

15:30-8:50

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

20:40-14:20

1 stop16h 40m

R12 596

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/5

15:30-8:50

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

11:55-14:20

1 stop25h 25m

R12 664

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/5

15:30-8:50

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

11:55-14:20

1 stop25h 25m

R12 664

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 7/5

15:30-8:50

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

11:55-14:20

1 stop25h 25m

R12 664

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/5

15:30-8:50

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

11:55-14:20

1 stop25h 25m

R12 664

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/5

15:30-8:50

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

11:55-14:20

1 stop25h 25m

R12 664

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 7/5

20:05-8:50

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

11:55-7:15

1 stop18h 20m

R12 715

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

20:05-8:50

1 stop13h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

11:55-7:15

1 stop18h 20m

R12 715

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

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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 28 November 2025.

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 534). Flying from Istanbul in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 709). 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, Qatar Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R1 222
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From R904
Ajet
Ajet
From R720
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R8 063

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 Qatar Airways and 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 678 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 678 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 075 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 678 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

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