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

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Cape Town delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 259 minutes.

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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

A quick flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town can take about 13h 55m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £650. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£608), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from IST to CPT 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).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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

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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town on time: Thai Airways (82%), Turkish Airlines (82%), South African (82%).

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

Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Istanbul. On average, Cape Town Intl has 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

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

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

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

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town is 20 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town (average of £657). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,070). 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 IST to CPT?

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between £643 and £885 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £567 on Ethiopian Air (21 Nov–29 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

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IST - MIA

Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Istanbul?
Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Istanbul. On average, Cape Town Intl has 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town can take about 13h 55m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £650. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£608), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town on time: Thai Airways (82%), Turkish Airlines (82%), South African (82%).
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town 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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town (average of £657). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,070). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town is 20 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between £643 and £885 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £567 on Ethiopian Air (21 Nov–29 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town

The most flights from IST to CPT 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 Istanbul to Cape Town delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 259 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Istanbul Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between £643 and £885 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £567 on Ethiopian Air (21 Nov–29 Nov).