Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul from R5 567

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IST
May 27 — Jun 31
1 adult
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

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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 April 2026.

Thu 29/1018:55
CPT
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SAW
1 stop16h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/1113:40
SAW
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CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R9 449
Sun 25/1018:55
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SAW
1 stop16h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/1113:40
SAW
-
CPT
1 stop28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R9 499
Sun 7/619:30
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IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/617:00
IST
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CPT
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R9 912
Sun 24/519:30
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Qatar Airways
Sun 31/517:00
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1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R9 978
Mon 8/619:30
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1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/617:00
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1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R9 994
Fri 22/519:30
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IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/517:00
IST
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1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R10 011
Tue 15/913:15
CPT
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IST
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 22/920:05
IST
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CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R10 027
Fri 15/519:30
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IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/517:00
IST
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CPT
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R10 044
Wed 9/919:30
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IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 24/920:05
IST
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1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R10 077
Sun 7/619:30
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IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/620:05
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1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R10 093
Fri 5/619:30
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IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/613:45
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1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R10 126
Mon 18/519:30
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Tue 26/517:00
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1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4R10 143

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 (TR5). 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 912

One-way from

R5 567

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 151
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R560 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 876 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-14:25

1 stop24h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 25/6

16:25-16:40

1 stop25h 15m

R11 283

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-11:55

1 stop15h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 1/8

13:45-17:30

1 stop28h 45m

R11 580

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:15-17:55

1 stop27h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 27/10

16:25-11:40

1 stop20h 15m

R12 274

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

20:00-1:50

1 stop28h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 27/10

14:20-16:45

1 stop27h 25m

R12 555

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:15-1:50

1 stop35h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/11

3:05-11:40

1 stop33h 35m

R12 588

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

13:15-14:25

1 stop24h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 31/8

19:35-11:30

1 stop16h 55m

R12 637

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-17:55

1 stop27h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

23:30-18:05

1 stop19h 35m

R13 282

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:15-17:55

1 stop27h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

16:25-16:40

1 stop25h 15m

R14 917

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

20:00-21:35

1 stop24h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 28/10

20:05-14:35

2 stops19h 30m

R14 983
Fastest return journey

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

13:15-6:10

1 stop15h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/11

13:40-9:45

2 stops21h 05m

R16 206

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul (average of R5 369). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 493). 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 April 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul

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 April 2026.

The most flights from CPT to TR5 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?

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 152 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 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Istanbul, such as Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul. On average, Cape Town Intl has 3 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 6 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Istanbul can take about 15h 25m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 580. Airlines will cover a distance of 8425 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Istanbul round-trip from R5 851. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from R6 500, and Ethiopian Air, from R8 663. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 341. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 606 while deals on Emirates start at R6 719 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to Istanbul on time: Thai Airways (85%), Turkish Airlines (85%), IndiGo (85%).

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is generally R31 543, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 319. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R10 011 for that flight.

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

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

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or 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.

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

  • 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul (average of R5 369). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul in August is currently the most expensive (average of R19 493). 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 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul

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 April 2026.
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KLMCheapestR5 851AverageR11 951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR6 500AverageR12 068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 663AverageR11 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 781AverageR10 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 191AverageR14 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 274AverageR15 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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