Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport from £481

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IST
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£481

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£514

Good round-trip deal

£492 or less

Good one-way deal

£299 or less
3/10-6/10
  • 3/10-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul.

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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 17 September 2025.

Fri 3/1023:55CPT - IST
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1004:45IST - CPT
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£481
Tue 2/1218:25CPT - IST
2 stops21h 30mKLM
Sat 6/1217:55IST - CPT
1 stop29h 00mKLM
Deal found 16/9£513
Mon 3/1117:15CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/1101:55IST - CPT
Nonstop10h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9£523
Mon 27/1019:00CPT - IST
1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1112:00IST - CPT
1 stop30h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9£524
Mon 3/1112:35CPT - IST
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 11/1120:10IST - CPT
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9£525
Sat 22/1113:40CPT - IST
1 stop31h 15mEmirates
Fri 28/1102:00IST - CPT
1 stop34h 40mEmirates
Deal found 15/9£537
Tue 2/1213:40CPT - IST
1 stop34h 15mEmirates
Fri 5/1201:55IST - CPT
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 16/9£581
Thu 16/1013:05CPT - IST
1 stop24h 20mEmirates
Sat 25/1002:10IST - CPT
1 stop34h 30mEmirates
Deal found 16/9£584
Mon 3/1117:15CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1101:55IST - CPT
Nonstop10h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9£588

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

23:55-03:50

1 stop26h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 6/10

04:45-21:45

1 stop18h 00m

£481

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

19:00-12:20

1 stop16h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 7/11

12:00-17:25

1 stop30h 25m

£524

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35-12:20

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

13:45-10:50

1 stop22h 05m

£530

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

13:40-14:25

1 stop23h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 28/11

01:55-11:40

1 stop34h 45m

£537

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-05:00

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

07:35-14:35

1 stop32h 00m

£551

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:40-01:00

1 stop34h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

23:20-11:35

1 stop37h 15m

£563

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:15-05:35

Nonstop11h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 10/11

01:55-11:50

Nonstop10h 55m

£588

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Deals found on 15/9

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul

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

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 12 September 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 50 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 17 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% 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?

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 17 September 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.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £524, Qatar Airways can have you in Istanbul Airport from Cape Town in 16h 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 £398. 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 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 (97%), Turkish Airlines (97%), IndiGo (97%).

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport is generally £454, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £280. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £724 for that flight.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£398Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£522Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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