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R2 981+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — CPT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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 27 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R8 518

Cheapest round-trip flight

R1 660

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to Doha Hamad Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Nevsehir.
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On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of R1 160).
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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of R9 325).
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 December 2025.

Tue 20/17:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/28:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12R9 577
Thu 22/17:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/214:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12R9 710
Sat 17/17:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/18:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/12R10 160
Thu 15/17:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/214:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12R10 260
Tue 10/27:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/214:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12R10 310
Sat 7/20:05IST - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 15/214:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12R10 376
Tue 24/27:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/38:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/12R10 443
Thu 22/113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 4/212:45JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/12R11 092
Tue 20/113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 3/213:45JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/12R11 525
Mon 19/113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 1/213:45JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/12R11 709
Wed 18/213:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 4/312:45JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/12R11 908
Wed 25/213:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 4/320:30JNB - SAW
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/12R12 092

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

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Cape Town

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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

R9 877

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 30/3

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

R10 143

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 10/2

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R10 310

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

0:05-13:05

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R10 376

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 15/1

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R10 410

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 24/2

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

R10 443

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 19/1

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R10 609

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

0:05-13:05

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

R11 076

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 22/1

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

R11 092

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 20/1

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

R11 525

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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 19 December 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 328). Flying from Istanbul in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 305). 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 117
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From R883
Ajet
Ajet
From R703
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 226

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
3 692 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 692 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 692 reviews
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Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 117 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 692 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

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Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

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