Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

How often are flights from Cape Town to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 7% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 minutes.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Istanbul round-trip from R6 964. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R8 691, and Emirates, from R10 034. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

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

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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 691 while deals on Emirates start at R6 711 one-way.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul (average of R10 376). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 878). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul

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The most flights from CPT to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is generally R10 509, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 241. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R9 814 for that flight.

Question 13

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

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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 (95%), Turkish Airlines (95%), South African (95%).

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Emirates or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 15

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

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Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Istanbul stopover in Doha most frequently. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to Istanbul flights.

Question 16

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

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Cape Town to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa least often.

Question 17

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

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If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, or 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. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R368 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul. On average, Cape Town Intl has 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 5 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Istanbul?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town to Istanbul by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Istanbul with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

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Cheapest in	February
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 964	AverageR11 695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 691	AverageR9 892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 034	AverageR12 207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
KLM	CheapestR10 741	AverageR13 277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 280	AverageR15 218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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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 80 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?

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

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

The most flights from CPT to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 175 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 early afternoon 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 Tuesday 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.

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