Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport from £433
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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IST
18 Dec — 25 Dec1
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 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 18 November 2025.
Thu 20/1123:45CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Thu 4/1217:55IST - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/11£512
Mon 17/1123:45CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Mon 24/1117:55IST - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/11£513
Tue 18/1123:45CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Tue 25/1117:55IST - CPT
2 stops43h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/11£519
Thu 20/1115:20CPT - IST
2 stops24h 35mKLM
Wed 3/1217:55IST - CPT
1 stop37h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/11£520
Sun 16/1123:45CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1104:50IST - CPT
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11£536
Tue 18/1118:25CPT - IST
2 stops21h 30mKLM
Wed 3/1217:55IST - CPT
2 stops36h 55mKLM
Deal found 16/11£544
Tue 18/1113:40CPT - IST
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Mon 24/1101:55IST - CPT
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 16/11£556
Mon 17/1113:40CPT - IST
1 stop27h 50mEmirates
Sun 23/1101:55IST - CPT
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 17/11£621
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 18 November 2025.
Tue 2/1218:25CPT - IST
2 stops21h 30mKLM
Sat 6/1217:55IST - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/11£519
Sat 9/513:05CPT - IST
1 stop24h 20mEmirates
Sun 31/523:20IST - CPT
1 stop37h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/11£526
Tue 3/318:30CPT - IST
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Tue 14/416:25IST - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/11£543
Thu 2/413:05CPT - IST
1 stop27h 50mEmirates
Sun 12/419:25IST - CPT
1 stop22h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/11£559
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 18 November 2025.
Thu 2/416:40CPT - IST
Nonstop10h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/401:45IST - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/11£708
Fri 16/117:15CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/101:55IST - CPT
Nonstop10h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/11£741
Thu 1/117:15CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/101:55IST - CPT
Nonstop10h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/11£1,247
Tue 23/1217:15CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/101:55IST - CPT
Nonstop10h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/11£1,475
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul. Data last updated 18 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 17/1123:45CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Mon 24/1117:55IST - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/11£513
Mon 17/1113:40CPT - IST
1 stop27h 50mEmirates
Sun 23/1101:55IST - CPT
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 17/11£621
Tue 18/1123:45CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Tue 25/1117:55IST - CPT
2 stops43h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/11£519
Tue 18/1118:25CPT - IST
2 stops21h 30mKLM
Wed 3/1217:55IST - CPT
2 stops36h 55mKLM
Deal found 16/11£544
Tue 18/1113:40CPT - IST
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Mon 24/1101:55IST - CPT
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 16/11£556
Thu 20/1123:45CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Wed 3/1217:55IST - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/11£512
Wed 3/1223:45CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Mon 8/1217:55IST - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/11£624
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 18 November 2025.
Mon 8/1214:35CPT - IST
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11£433
Fri 5/1209:30CPT - IST
2 stops31h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 17/11£442
Thu 4/1216:30CPT - IST
3 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11£751
Mon 8/1216:30CPT - IST
3 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/11£829
Mon 29/1206:00CPT - IST
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11£1,020
Mon 29/1217:15CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/11£1,401
Mon 16/319:00CPT - IST
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/11£1,482
Wed 18/314:35CPT - IST
1 stop29h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11£1,570
Cheap 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 18 November 2025.
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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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Cape Town
Fly to
Istanbul
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/12
18:25-16:55
2 stops21h 30m
Istanbul
Sat 6/12
17:55-21:55
1 stop29h 00m
£519
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Sat 9/5
13:05-14:25
1 stop24h 20m
Istanbul
Sun 31/5
23:20-11:35
1 stop37h 15m
£526
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
18:30-18:30
1 stop23h 00m
Istanbul
Tue 14/4
16:25-11:35
1 stop20h 10m
£543
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Thu 2/4
13:05-17:55
1 stop27h 50m
Istanbul
Sun 12/4
19:25-16:50
1 stop22h 25m
£559
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Mon 8/12
14:35-05:00
1 stop13h 25m
£433
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/12
09:30-18:05
2 stops31h 35m
£442
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/12
16:30-12:20
3 stops42h 50m
£751
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Mon 8/12
16:30-12:20
3 stops42h 50m
£829
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Mon 29/12
06:00-06:00
2 stops23h 00m
£1,020
Cape TownIstanbul
CPT - IST
CPTIST
Cape Town Intl
Mon 29/12
17:15-05:35
Nonstop11h 20m
£1,401
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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 Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 £400). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £457). 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 18 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
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 18 November 2025.
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 9% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 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?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 9% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 10m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 44m.
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 18 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
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?
Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Cape Town. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
For as low as £526, Emirates can have you in Istanbul Airport from Cape Town in 24h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5235 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £413. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Turkish Airlines. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £433. Lufthansa flights start at £442 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £751 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
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 Airport on time: Thai Airways (95%), Turkish Airlines (95%), IndiGo (95%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
While on average a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport is generally £500, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £281. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £751 for that flight.
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 £400). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £457). 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.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 November 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 November 2025.
Discover the top 2 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 November 2025.
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Istanbul?
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