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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport from R5 412

CPT — IST
Nov 11 — Nov 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or April, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

Mon 19/1013:15 -
1 stop16h 05m
Mon 2/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 7/10R10 742
Sun 11/100:15 -
1 stop26h 15m
Mon 26/1018:00 -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 9/10R10 841
Mon 19/1023:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Mon 26/1018:00 -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 8/10R10 857
Wed 25/1119:25 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 2/1213:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 11/10R10 890
Thu 22/1018:25 -
1 stop26h 10m
Sun 25/1016:05 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 8/10R10 956
Wed 21/1013:15 -
1 stop27h 40m
Wed 28/1016:05 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 8/10R10 973
Sun 18/100:15 -
1 stop26h 15m
Mon 2/1118:00 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 8/10R10 989
Wed 28/1020:00 -
1 stop21h 30m
Wed 4/1120:05 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 9/10R11 006
Tue 13/1020:00 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 20/1016:25 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 7/10R11 039
Mon 19/107:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Mon 2/1118:00 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 9/10R11 055

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul

Round-trip from

R10 890

One-way from

R5 412

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 022

Good round-trip deal

R12 067 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 046 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
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13/12-31/12
  • 13/12-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 007 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 576 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

11:30-0:40

2 stops36h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 709

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:25-12:50

2 stops39h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 155

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

6:05-12:50

2 stops29h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 155

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

17:25-12:50

2 stops42h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 171

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

18:25-12:50

2 stops41h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 369

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

9:55-12:50

2 stops49h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 501
Fastest return journey

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

0:55-13:10

Nonstop11h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 584

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

12:35-18:40

1 stop29h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 805

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

18:30-0:50

1 stop29h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 448

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

15:10-5:00

1 stop12h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

7:35-14:10

1 stop31h 35m

R11 715

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport. 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 Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of R10 362). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 828). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to IST?

When flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between R10 016 and R11 946 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 890 on Qatar Airways (Nov 25–Dec 2).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 680 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 680 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 680 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 583 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 680 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 453 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 680 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 719 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 680 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 042 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 680 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Istanbul. 5 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport can take about 12h 50m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 715. The distance from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport is about 8425 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R6 956, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Emirates. Ethiopian Air is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 336 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R4 740 and Emirates from R6 703 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider Thai Airways (95%), Turkish Airlines (95%) or South African (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R6 233. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for R9 735 on average, our data indicates R10 496 when flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. Doha is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa, by travelling 6,3 km, 10,5 km, and 11,0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R424 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Addis Ababa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of R10 362). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 828). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 956AverageR11 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 049AverageR10 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 022AverageR11 794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR10 727AverageR13 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 266AverageR15 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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