Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport from R4 660
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IST
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul
Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Cheapest
Best
Direct
Last-minute
One-way
Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 May 2026.
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/613:45
IST
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R9 924
Tue 9/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/611:10
IST
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R9 941
Tue 13/1019:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/1012:00
IST
-
CPT
1 stop30h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R9 957
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/613:45
IST
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R10 022
Thu 24/913:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 13/1020:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R10 039
Wed 30/913:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/1120:10
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R10 088
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/620:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R10 104
Thu 11/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/617:00
IST
-
CPT
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R10 121
Mon 20/713:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/713:45
IST
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R10 137
Tue 14/713:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/720:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R10 153
Wed 17/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/620:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R10 170
Best flights from Cape Town to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
Sun 22/1112:35
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1120:10
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R10 742
Tue 4/820:00
CPT
-
IST
1 stop20h 25m
Emirates
Mon 31/823:30
IST
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 23/5R12 916
Mon 20/715:20
CPT
-
IST
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/720:05
IST
-
CPT
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5R15 630
Thu 24/913:15
CPT
-
IST
2 stops51h 10m
Oman Air
Tue 13/1018:15
IST
-
CPT
2 stops48h 15m
Oman Air
Deal found 24/5R16 252
Tue 4/813:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 31/820:05
IST
-
CPT
2 stops24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R14 976
Wed 30/96:00
CPT
-
IST
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1114:00
IST
-
CPT
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5R15 794
Thu 22/106:05
CPT
-
IST
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1114:00
IST
-
CPT
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5R16 056
Thu 11/618:25
CPT
-
IST
2 stops49h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/611:10
IST
-
CPT
2 stops28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R16 154
Direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
Thu 16/716:35
CPT
-
IST
Nonstop11h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/71:45
IST
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/5R15 107
Wed 2/916:35
CPT
-
IST
Nonstop11h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/91:45
IST
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/5R15 287
Tue 13/1016:35
CPT
-
IST
Nonstop11h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 26/102:00
IST
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/5R15 320
Mon 20/716:35
CPT
-
IST
Nonstop11h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/71:45
IST
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/5R15 680
Tue 14/716:35
CPT
-
IST
Nonstop11h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/71:45
IST
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/5R15 778
Wed 30/916:35
CPT
-
IST
Nonstop11h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/112:00
IST
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/5R15 925
Wed 4/1117:20
CPT
-
IST
Nonstop11h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/112:00
IST
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/5R15 941
Thu 22/1016:35
CPT
-
IST
Nonstop11h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/112:00
IST
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/5R15 957
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul. Data last updated 27 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 7/613:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop27h 40m
Emirates
Sun 14/619:35
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 27/5R10 497
Sun 7/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/611:10
IST
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R10 676
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/613:45
IST
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R9 924
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/613:45
IST
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R10 022
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/613:45
IST
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R10 235
Tue 9/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/611:10
IST
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R9 941
Thu 11/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/617:00
IST
-
CPT
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R10 121
Thu 11/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/620:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R10 317
Fri 12/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/611:40
IST
-
CPT
1 stop23h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R10 202
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/620:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R10 104
Wed 17/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/620:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R10 170
One-way flights from Cape Town to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
Fri 2/100:10
CPT
-
IST
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5R4 660
Wed 15/719:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R5 412
Fri 12/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R5 673
Sun 19/719:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R5 804
Sat 18/713:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R5 902
Wed 17/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R5 919
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/5R6 033
Sat 13/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R6 295
Mon 15/618:25
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 25/5R7 063
Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R7 701
Find flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/11
12:35-12:20
1 stop22h 45m
Istanbul
Thu 26/11
20:10-17:25
1 stop22h 15m
R10 742
Fastest return journey
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/8
20:00-17:25
1 stop20h 25m
Istanbul
Mon 31/8
23:30-18:05
1 stop19h 35m
R12 916
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/8
13:15-11:55
1 stop21h 40m
Istanbul
Mon 31/8
20:05-19:55
2 stops24h 50m
R14 976
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Mon 20/7
15:20-18:35
2 stops26h 15m
Istanbul
Tue 28/7
20:05-13:50
2 stops18h 45m
R15 630
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Wed 30/9
6:00-13:05
2 stops30h 05m
Istanbul
Tue 3/11
14:00-16:45
2 stops27h 45m
R15 794
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Thu 22/10
6:05-13:05
2 stops30h 00m
Istanbul
Thu 12/11
14:00-18:55
2 stops29h 55m
R16 056
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/6
18:25-20:45
2 stops49h 20m
Istanbul
Mon 15/6
11:10-14:35
2 stops28h 25m
R16 154
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Thu 24/9
13:15-17:25
2 stops51h 10m
Istanbul
Tue 13/10
18:15-17:30
2 stops48h 15m
R16 252
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Sat 13/6
19:30-15:30
1 stop19h 00m
R8 044
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Mon 17/8
13:15-1:10
1 stop34h 55m
R8 404
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 25/5
Showing 1-10 of 17 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
CPT-IST
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport
Prices
Airlines
Delays
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
Booking 72 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of R9 777). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 129). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
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?
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
The most flights from CPT to IST are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Istanbul delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 27 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways
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.
Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
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. 6 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 3 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 20h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 916. The distance from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport is about 8425 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R8 489, 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 24% 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 296 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R4 613 and Emirates from R6 578 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
Consider Thai Airways (87%), Turkish Airlines (87%) or IndiGo (87%) 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 487. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for R9 581 on average, our data indicates R31 701 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 Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai, by travelling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 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 R231 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of R9 777). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 129). 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.
Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip
Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
Airlines
Alternative routes
Complete your trip
Direct flights to Turkey
Flights by cabin class
Istanbul flight routes
Other flight options
Other flights from Cape Town
Popular flights
Fly from Cape Town to Istanbul on these airlines
Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Istanbul. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 May 2026.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 May 2026.
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?
900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Istanbul from Cape Town today with Cheapflights!
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Istanbul?
It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to Istanbul.
Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Istanbul with no change fees?
Need flexible booking options for your flight to Istanbul from Cape Town? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Istanbul from Cape Town today and book when prices fit your budget.
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book With Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
We value your privacy
Cheapflights and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.