IST - CPT

R7 489 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town departing on 18/6. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
R14 121
Typical prices: R16 179-R11 702
Emirates
Mon 14/9Mon 21/9
IST - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R16 294
Typical prices: R19 339-R15 866
Turkish Airlines
Sun 26/7Mon 10/8
IST - CPT • Direct
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Cheapest • from R14 121 (return)
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 11h 05m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 78% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 60% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Cape Town (IST-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Cape Town 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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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 11:30
IST
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CPT
20h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 14:25
CPT
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IST
24h 10m
1 stop
R14 121Emirates
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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20:05 - 11:40
IST
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CPT
16h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 1:00
CPT
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IST
28h 00m
1 stop
R14 237Emirates
Wed, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 9
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23:30 - 16:40
IST
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CPT
18h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 14:25
CPT
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IST
24h 10m
1 stop
R14 335Emirates
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27
Emirates Logo
23:30 - 16:40
IST
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CPT
18h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 14:25
CPT
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IST
17h 25m
1 stop
R14 599Emirates
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 17
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 11:40
IST
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CPT
18h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 17:40
CPT
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IST
22h 10m
1 stop
R14 615Emirates
Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 21
Emirates Logo
20:05 - 11:40
IST
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CPT
16h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 18:30
CPT
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IST
27h 50m
1 stop
R14 632Emirates
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13
Emirates Logo
2:10 - 18:05
IST
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CPT
16h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 21:35
CPT
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IST
26h 10m
1 stop
R14 648Emirates
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 14
Emirates Logo
18:35 - 18:05
IST
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CPT
24h 30m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 17:25
CPT
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IST
22h 00m
1 stop
R14 829Emirates
Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 29
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13:50 - 13:00
IST
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CPT
48h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 17:55
CPT
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IST
22h 30m
1 stop
R14 895Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Jan 17
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 11:40
IST
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CPT
18h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 14:25
CPT
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IST
23h 45m
1 stop
R15 010Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Cape Town flights

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

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town, 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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost R13 891 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R21 807 and R20 376 respectively.

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

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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R15 737 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town, 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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 60% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR7 489
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Cape Town 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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town was R7 489 for a one-way ticket and R14 121 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Istanbul Airport you will be using Istanbul. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Cape Town flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R14 009 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Cape Town Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Istanbul to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Cape Town. 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 Istanbul to Cape Town? 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.
7,4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4408 reviews
7,3Boarding
7,5Entertainment
7,5Food
7,8Crew
7,3Comfort
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Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
IST - JFK
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Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Our flight attendant was stellar with great anticipation and attention to details. Food was very good, and overall flight, though very long, was really good.

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

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