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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul from R5 991

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Istanbul.
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul (CPT-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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15:30 - 5:25CPT-IST
36h 55m2 stops
1:40 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 10mdirect
R9 826
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
13:00 - 6:20CPT-IST
16h 20m1 stop
13:45 - 10:50IST-CPT
22h 05m1 stop
R10 208Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Tue, May 28
16:35 - 4:40CPT-IST
11h 05mdirect
1:40 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 10mdirect
R10 818Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 17
13:00 - 12:10CPT-SAW
22h 10m1 stop
20:05 - 10:50SAW-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
R10 818Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Tue, May 28
16:35 - 4:40CPT-IST
11h 05mdirect
1:40 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 10mdirect
R10 990Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 15
15:30 - 5:10CPT-IST
36h 40m1 stop
1:40 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 10mdirect
R11 009
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 9
13:05 - 14:25CPT-IST
24h 20m1 stop
2:10 - 11:35IST-CPT
34h 25m1 stop
R11 753Emirates
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Tue, May 7 - Mon, May 20
13:05 - 14:25CPT-IST
24h 20m1 stop
23:20 - 11:35IST-CPT
37h 15m1 stop
R11 849Emirates
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
14:35 - 4:45CPT-IST
13h 10m1 stop
0:10 - 13:45IST-CPT
14h 35m1 stop
R13 222Ethiopian Air
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Mon, May 13 - Tue, May 28
14:35 - 4:45CPT-IST
13h 10m1 stop
0:10 - 13:45IST-CPT
14h 35m1 stop
R16 924Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jun 12 - Tue, Jul 2

Flights from Cape Town to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Cape Town to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Cape Town to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Istanbul cost R6 877 and was between Cape Town and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R11 832.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Istanbul, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul is November, where tickets cost R9 254 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is R14 863 and R12 841 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Cape Town to Istanbul found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R10 208 on Qatar Airways, followed by Turkish Airlines (R10 818). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R5 991 on Qatar Airways and from R6 144 on Turkish Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul.
There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to Istanbul direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is R11 023.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Cape Town and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 11h 05m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul take?

Flying to Istanbul from Cape Town requires at least one stopover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 11h 05m.

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Cheapest flight

R5 991
Flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul was R314 for a one-way ticket and R515 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from Cape Town Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Istanbul’s 2 airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Istanbul, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/5Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 20mCPT-IST
R5 991
25/5Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 10mCPT-SAW
R6 048
8/8Thu
2 stops
36h 55mCPT-IST
R6 125
6/8Tue
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mCPT-IST
R6 144
5/8Mon
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mCPT-IST
R6 430
13/5Mon
2 stops
23h 15mCPT-IST
R6 888
1/5Wed
1 stopEmirates
31h 10mCPT-SAW
R8 548
10/8Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
28h 30mCPT-IST
R13 241
6/8Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
33h 25mCPT-IST
R15 932
5/8Mon
2 stopsEmirates
34h 55mCPT-SAW
R57 164

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
23h 00mCPT-SAW
11/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
19h 25mSAW-CPT
R11 639
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
27h 20mCPT-IST
12/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
20h 10mIST-CPT
R11 753
27/4Sat
multi-stopEmirates
31h 30mCPT-IST
13/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
34h 25mIST-CPT
R11 791
27/4Sat
multi-stopEmirates
35h 05mCPT-IST
4/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
20h 10mIST-CPT
R11 906
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
31h 10mCPT-SAW
12/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
19h 25mSAW-CPT
R12 707
27/4Sat
multi-stop
35h 15mCPT-IST
14/5Tue
multi-stop
30h 10mIST-CPT
R13 280
27/4Sat
multi-stop
35h 15mCPT-IST
4/5Sat
multi-stop
32h 55mIST-CPT
R13 795
27/4Sat
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mCPT-IST
13/5Mon
directTurkish Airlines
11h 10mIST-CPT
R21 465
1/5Wed
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mCPT-IST
10/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
11h 10mIST-CPT
R22 304
30/4Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
58h 30mCPT-IST
11/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 05mIST-CPT
R29 250

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Cape Town - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Cape Town

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