Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul from R7 265

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Cape Town to Istanbul.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Cape Town to Istanbul.

How much is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?

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.
12:35 - 6:45CPT-IST
17h 10m1 stop
20:05 - 16:55IST-CPT
21h 50m1 stop
R10 393Qatar Airways
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Thu, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 21
12:35 - 12:20CPT-IST
22h 45m1 stop
20:05 - 16:55IST-CPT
21h 50m1 stop
R10 488Qatar Airways
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Fri, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 21
18:00 - 5:30CPT-IST
10h 30mdirect
2:25 - 12:00IST-CPT
10h 35mdirect
R10 698Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 19 - Sun, Mar 3
18:00 - 5:30CPT-IST
10h 30mdirect
2:25 - 12:00IST-CPT
10h 35mdirect
R11 060Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 19 - Sun, Mar 3
13:05 - 21:35CPT-IST
31h 30m1 stop
23:40 - 11:40IST-CPT
37h 00m1 stop
R12 109Emirates
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Fri, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 31
13:20 - 13:20CPT-SAW
23h 00m1 stop
15:45 - 11:40SAW-CPT
20h 55m1 stop
R12 242Emirates
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Fri, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 16
15:15 - 19:05CPT-SAW
26h 50m2 stops
14:00 - 16:55SAW-CPT
27h 55m1 stop
R12 795Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 21
9:20 - 19:05CPT-SAW
32h 45m2 stops
14:00 - 16:55SAW-CPT
27h 55m1 stop
R13 005Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 21
9:30 - 19:10CPT-IST
32h 40m2 stops
18:45 - 16:35IST-CPT
22h 50m2 stops
R15 389Lufthansa
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Mon, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 19
15:15 - 22:35CPT-IST
30h 20m2 stops
6:35 - 16:35IST-CPT
35h 00m2 stops
R16 018Lufthansa
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Tue, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 30

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

September

Cheapest flight

R7 265
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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.
Average price per month
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.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
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.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Istanbul

  • The cheapest flight from Cape Town to Istanbul was found, on average, 89 days before departure.
  • Book at least 5 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is May.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

  • 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 10h 30m.

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

    The cheapest return flight ticket from Cape Town to Istanbul found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for R10 393 on Qatar Airways, followed by Turkish Airlines (R10 698). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as R7 265 on Qatar Airways and from R8 467 on Emirates.

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

    If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Istanbul, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

  • 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.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    The earliest departure to Istanbul leaves Cape Town at 0:15.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    The last departure to Istanbul leaves Cape Town at 23:35.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Cape Town and Istanbul?

    There are no direct flights connecting Cape Town to Istanbul.

  • 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 oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul due to COVID-19?

    Turkish Airlines has waived its change and cancellation fees on flights from Cape Town to Istanbul. Confirm policy on booking site.

  • 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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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.
29/2Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 45mCPT-IST
R7 265
29/2Thu
2 stopsMultiple Airlines
35h 35mCPT-SAW
R7 361
29/2Thu
3 stopsMultiple Airlines
25h 15mCPT-SAW
R7 875
29/2Thu
1 stopEmirates
17h 55mCPT-SAW
R8 467
29/2Thu
directTurkish Airlines
10h 30mCPT-IST
R9 325
1/1Mon
directTurkish Airlines
10h 30mCPT-IST
R15 255
2/1Tue
1 stopMultiple Airlines
33h 25mCPT-IST
R17 334
3/1Wed
1 stopMultiple Airlines
33h 20mCPT-IST
R17 772
29/2Thu
2 stopsLufthansa
25h 30mCPT-IST
R21 166
2/1Tue
directTurkish Airlines
10h 30mCPT-IST
R24 370

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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.
4/10Wed
multi-stopEmirates
24h 20mCPT-IST
25/10Wed
multi-stopEmirates
18h 30mIST-CPT
R13 882
4/10Wed
multi-stopEmirates
31h 30mCPT-IST
24/10Tue
multi-stopEmirates
34h 40mIST-CPT
R14 550
4/10Wed
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
25h 50mCPT-IST
24/10Tue
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
19h 25mIST-CPT
R15 141
4/10Wed
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
25h 50mCPT-IST
25/10Wed
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
22h 00mIST-CPT
R15 617
4/10Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 10mCPT-SAW
10/10Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 10mSAW-CPT
R17 925
7/10Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
44h 10mCPT-IST
14/10Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 50mIST-CPT
R19 164
4/10Wed
directTurkish Airlines
11h 15mCPT-IST
24/10Tue
directTurkish Airlines
11h 15mIST-CPT
R22 349
7/10Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
16h 10mCPT-IST
15/10Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 05mIST-CPT
R22 654
7/10Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
44h 10mCPT-IST
14/10Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 50mIST-CPT
R24 847
4/10Wed
directTurkish Airlines
11h 15mCPT-IST
9/10Mon
directTurkish Airlines
11h 15mIST-CPT
R30 300

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Cape Town - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Cape Town

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