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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport from £247

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IST
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
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 Tuesday

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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 8 May 2026.

Sun 7/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/617:00
IST
-
CPT
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5£445
Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/620:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£446
Mon 28/919:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/1020:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£471
Tue 22/913:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/1020:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£474
Thu 24/913:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/1020:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£491
Fri 25/919:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/1020:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£492
Mon 21/913:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/1020:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£493
Sat 26/913:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/1020:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£504
Mon 22/613:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/713:45
IST
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5£507
Fri 25/919:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/1020:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£512
Mon 22/613:15
CPT
-
IST
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/720:05
IST
-
CPT
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5£518
Tue 12/519:30
CPT
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/511:10
IST
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5£524

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 (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 8 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£445

One-way from

£247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£497

Good round-trip deal

£455 or less

Good one-way deal

£444 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
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  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
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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 8 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

20:00-14:25

1 stop17h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 4/11

23:40-16:45

1 stop18h 05m

£565

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

13:15-14:25

1 stop24h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 4/10

23:30-18:05

1 stop19h 35m

£567
Fastest return journey

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

20:00-14:25

1 stop17h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 30/8

02:10-18:05

1 stop16h 55m

£581

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

19:30-18:35

1 stop22h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 6/10

13:45-12:40

3 stops47h 55m

£588

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

07:00-18:35

2 stops34h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 9/10

20:05-17:30

1 stop22h 25m

£613

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

15:20-18:35

2 stops26h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 6/10

20:05-17:30

1 stop22h 25m

£613

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

15:20-18:35

2 stops50h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 9/10

20:05-17:30

1 stop22h 25m

£627

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:15-01:10

1 stop34h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

16:25-16:40

1 stop25h 15m

£664

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:15-18:25

1 stop28h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

16:25-18:05

1 stop26h 40m

£691

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

06:00-13:05

2 stops30h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 3/11

14:00-14:35

2 stops25h 35m

£699

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 72 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 £443). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £591). 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 8 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

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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 8 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates and Qatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 £565, Qatar Airways can have you in Istanbul Airport from Cape Town in 17h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5235 mi. 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 Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport round-trip from £427. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport for 15% 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 (88%), Turkish Airlines (88%), IndiGo (88%).

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport is generally £645, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £328. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £727 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of £443). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £591). 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

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 8 May 2026.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£427Average£477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£469Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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