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R5 582 Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (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 Airport 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.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Istanbul.
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12:35 - 12:20CPT-IST
22h 45m1 stop
20:10 - 17:25IST-CPT
22h 15m1 stop
R10 209Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 28
13:00 - 11:45CPT-IST
21h 45m1 stop
20:05 - 10:50IST-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
R10 245Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 11 - Tue, May 27
19:15 - 18:35CPT-IST
22h 20m1 stop
13:45 - 10:50IST-CPT
22h 05m1 stop
R10 263Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 23
18:10 - 16:55CPT-IST
21h 45m2 stops
17:55 - 21:30IST-CPT
28h 35m1 stop
R11 199KLM
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 28
13:40 - 21:55CPT-IST
31h 15m1 stop
23:40 - 16:45IST-CPT
18h 05m1 stop
R11 470Emirates
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Mon, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 10
13:40 - 18:30CPT-IST
27h 50m1 stop
1:50 - 11:40IST-CPT
34h 50m1 stop
R11 506Emirates
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Mon, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 9
17:15 - 5:35CPT-IST
11h 20mdirect
1:55 - 12:00IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
R12 496Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 27
17:15 - 5:35CPT-IST
11h 20mdirect
1:55 - 12:00IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
R13 360Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 11
14:35 - 21:20CPT-IST
29h 45m1 stop
0:05 - 13:45IST-CPT
14h 40m1 stop
R15 125Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 11
15:20 - 17:50CPT-IST
25h 30m2 stops
18:20 - 13:00IST-CPT
19h 40m1 stop
R15 233Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 22

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cape Town, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, 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 Airport is February, where tickets cost R10 551 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 179 and R14 350 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R11 879 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

R5 582
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive 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.

FAQs for booking Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport was R310 for a one-way ticket and R567 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    Lufthansa, KLM, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul, Qatar Airways or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R10 832 and an overall rating of 7,5, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 941 and an overall rating of 8,1.

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

    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 Airport.

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

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

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

    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 Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R7 906 or less one-way and R13 295 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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

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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Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3441 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
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Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2024DXB - ORD
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Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

My favorite airline when traveling to the UAE. Great food and great service.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

We waited over an hour to check our bags in and get boarding passes. We arrived 2 and 1/2 hours before the flight, and it was still very slow. That crew was very friendly and very helpful

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Overall a very pleasant flight. No significant issues on either flight. Amsterdam airport is very convenient for connecting

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

It’s chaotic at the bus stop outside of the airport because of the Uber meeting point. You need to be alert and look for the KLM bus which is not branded or labeled. Incorrect information was provided to go to gate 28, when in fact the bus was at gate 27. On the plus side the bus left early and arrived early to Ottawa.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

My seat that I booked over a year ago and some other passenger was sitting in it. They said they could not walk and they would not move. I was with my young kid and the crew did nothing to accommodate that. Just disappointed that the airline accepts that excuse from a passenger.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

This time my experience was very bad. The Turkish Airlines changed my flight from Erbil to Istanbul from 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM few days before the trip. This made my transit in Istanbul about ONE hour. I have a special needs child and need extra time to navigate the huge new Istanbul airport with a child. To make the matter even more stressful the flight took off about 20 minutes late from Erbil which made our transit even shorter (around 40 minutes). The Turkish Airlines failed me on too many points despite clearly asking for help and as follows: 1. I asked the checking agent in Erbil for seats at the front of the plane to exit first and he stated the closest one is in the middle of the plane and I should ask the flight crew for help 2. I asked the boarding agent in Erbil to ask the flight crew to let us out first since we don’t have much transit time and she said she can’t and they wouldn’t listen to her anyway. 3. When we boarded I specifically asked the cabin crew chief the same request and after some discussion he wanted to get rid of me and said, they will help when we land. I again politely reminded the same person to help us when we exit before landing and this time he stated he would NOT be able to even announce to the passenger to let the people which short transit first and I should just deal with it like other passengers. He also told me to ask for help from the airlines staff at the gate when we get to the airport. This is very rude coming from the Cabin Crew chief. 4. I asked the airline crew at the gate which he had a cell phone to call the gate of my flight to inform them we are on our way and the agent pretended he didn’t speak English… Frustrating 5. I went to the Golf Card station (used to transfer passenger in the large airport) and asked for a ride and the driver there “shooed” me away pretending he doesn’t understand English while looking into his phone constantly telling me “Go this way, Go this way”. I saw first-hand other well able passengers on these cards and Turkish looking families get help on our way … which is clear discriminations. 6. We finally got to the Gate as one of the last people and we didn’t even use the bathroom on our way and made it back to Canada. I am extremely frustrated with the TKY this time and feel discriminated against just because I look from the Middle East despite I am and my child are Canadian. The Turkish Airlines operations failed me on too many points this time.

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

My flight has been changed twice so far. Disappointed with Turkish!

Internet connection was very weak, did not connect at all. Seat comfort was poor, buttons didn't work properly. Overall not impressed in business class.

The flight was delayed both legs of the journey. The seats were cramped.

The plane is cramped and there is no space to move. The seats should not recline because when a person in front drops their seat you are trapped and you can't even see the entertainment screen because it is right in front of your face. I like that checked luggage is included. The food tasted good but they ran out of breakfast choices. The crew is nice.

I really didn’t like much. A lot of things can be better beginning with crew to seats and food is awful as well.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

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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.
18/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 45mCPT-IST
R5 582
24/3Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 30mCPT-IST
R5 690
13/2Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 45mCPT-IST
R6 752
24/3Mon
2 stops
20h 00mCPT-IST
R7 202
18/5Sun
2 stops
19h 25mCPT-IST
R7 544
24/2Mon
1 stopEmirates
26h 55mCPT-IST
R8 409
15/1Wed
1 stopEmirates
27h 50mCPT-IST
R8 427
17/1Fri
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mCPT-IST
R9 867
14/1Tue
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mCPT-IST
R10 263
24/2Mon
3 stopsLufthansa
49h 45mCPT-IST
R12 532

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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.
10/12Tue
multi-stop
24h 10mCPT-IST
14/12Sat
multi-stop
19h 55mIST-CPT
R22 471
10/12Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 10mCPT-IST
14/12Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 25mIST-CPT
R22 525
13/12Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
31h 35mCPT-IST
3/1Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 50mIST-CPT
R29 115
13/12Fri
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mCPT-IST
2/1Thu
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-CPT
R30 807
13/12Fri
multi-stopAir France
18h 40mCPT-IST
3/1Fri
multi-stopAir France
26h 20mIST-CPT
R31 240
13/12Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
31h 35mCPT-IST
3/1Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 50mIST-CPT
R31 474
13/12Fri
multi-stopAir France
18h 40mCPT-IST
3/1Fri
multi-stopAir France
42h 00mIST-CPT
R32 572
13/12Fri
multi-stopEmirates
27h 50mCPT-IST
3/1Fri
multi-stopEmirates
21h 40mIST-CPT
R33 886
13/12Fri
multi-stopEmirates
31h 15mCPT-IST
2/1Thu
multi-stopEmirates
34h 50mIST-CPT
R35 669
10/12Tue
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mCPT-IST
13/12Fri
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-CPT
R38 838

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