Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul from R5 571

CPT — IST
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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

Sun 15/1112:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/11R10 533
Tue 24/110:30 -
1 stop22h 50m
Tue 1/1212:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 4/11R10 549
Mon 21/1215:20 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 18/112:55 -
2 stops45h 50m
Deal found 8/11R10 566
Sun 15/1118:25 -
2 stops22h 05m
Mon 30/1112:55 -
2 stops45h 50m
Deal found 4/11R10 599
Sun 8/1119:25 -
1 stop22h 15m
Thu 12/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/11R10 599
Wed 11/1119:25 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 18/1113:50 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 7/11R10 665
Fri 13/117:30 -
1 stop33h 00m
Sat 28/1112:55 -
2 stops42h 30m
Deal found 7/11R10 681
Fri 13/1112:35 -
1 stop22h 45m
Fri 27/1120:10 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 6/11R10 714
Wed 11/110:30 -
1 stop19h 55m
Thu 19/119:00 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 4/11R10 731
Tue 17/1112:35 -
1 stop29h 05m
Tue 24/1120:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 8/11R10 731
Sat 7/118:30 -
2 stops32h 00m
Sat 21/1112:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 4/11R10 747
Sat 14/118:30 -
2 stops32h 00m
Mon 30/1112:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 4/11R10 764

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul

Round-trip from

R10 533

One-way from

R5 571

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 192
KLM
  • KLM
  • 20/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 804 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 097 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

17:15-5:30

Nonstop11h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 577

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

23:55-14:45

3 stops37h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 088

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

23:10-11:25

3 stops35h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 269

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

6:00-12:50

2 stops29h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 269

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

23:55-9:30

2 stops56h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 269

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

12:35-12:20

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 994

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

12:35-12:20

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 060

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - IST Istanbul

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/3

19:25-18:40

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 060

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

19:25-18:40

2 stops22h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 060

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT Cape Town Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

18:30-13:20

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 390

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 R10 401). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 599). 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, 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 Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Istanbul flights typically cost between R10 253 and R12 379 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 533 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 20–Nov 28).

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

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.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 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.

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

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Istanbul can take about 11h 15m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 868. 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 R6 948. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R8 733, and Emirates, from R10 012. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul for 39% 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 331. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 680 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R6 307 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: Turkish Airlines (98%), South African (98%), Thai Airways (97%).

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is generally R10 297, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 989. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R9 692 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, Burj Khalifa, or Naif Souq. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Naif Souq, by travelling 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 6,3 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R326 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • 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 R10 401). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 599). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 948AverageR11 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 733AverageR9 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 012AverageR12 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR10 662AverageR13 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 271AverageR15 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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