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£283 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

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 19/9. 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, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Istanbul (CPT-IST)

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

Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 12:20CPT-IST
16h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 17:25IST-CPT
22h 15m1 stop
£516Qatar Airways
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 18:35CPT-IST
28h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 10:50IST-CPT
22h 05m1 stop
£522Qatar Airways
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Wed, 27 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 04:45CPT-IST
13h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
00:10 - 13:45IST-CPT
14h 35m1 stop
£526Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 27 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 04:45CPT-IST
13h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
00:10 - 13:45IST-CPT
14h 35m1 stop
£533Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 30 Oct
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 14:25CPT-IST
24h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:40 - 11:40IST-CPT
37h 00m1 stop
£547Emirates
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Thu, 20 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 14:25CPT-IST
23h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
01:50 - 11:40IST-CPT
34h 50m1 stop
£563Emirates
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Wed, 24 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
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18:25 - 16:55CPT-IST
21h 30m2 stops
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04:50 - 06:45IST-CPT
26h 55m1 stop
Mon, 27 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 05:35CPT-IST
11h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:55 - 11:50IST-CPT
10h 55mdirect
£661Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 1 Sep - Thu, 4 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 04:35CPT-IST
11h 00mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:45 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
£673Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 1 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
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16:40 - 14:25CPT-IST
20h 45m2 stops
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18:35 - 11:35IST-CPT
18h 00m1 stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
CPT

For a quick check-in, head to the central main hall. International departures are in the northern terminal section.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
IST

Use the M11 Metro Line for a quick trip from IST to the city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Istanbul flights

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?

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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 November, where tickets cost £465 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £649 and £597 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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £503 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Istanbul

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£283
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Istanbul

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.
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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 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 £377 for a one-way ticket and £687 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £503 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £622 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 travellers 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Cape Town? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £291 or less one-way and £542 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying 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

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Friday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Cape Town Intl

Monday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Friday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3607 reviews
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.9Crew
Airline reviews

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

2.0 MediocreJeyi, Jul 2025PHL - DOH
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Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

The best airline food being served for business travellers. Excellent food.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

The business class seats are designed for someone taller than I am, so my feet were dangling (the footrest was just a smidge too low). Which caused problems with my sciatic nerve and made for a long uncomfortable flight.

Overall great airline that still provides two suitcases, has a huge hub and crew goes above and beyond to assist you. Boarding took a lot of time as there were only 2 people checking in. Also, in Istanbul, taxing took almost 30 min.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Amazing! Big line at Check in was diminished in 10 minutes. Boarding was quick and efficient. Service and food great. Only minor point: seats could be a little broader and for me being small, something to put your feet on during the flight would be great.

Except for spending an extra day in Istanbul due to late departure from Athens on Saturday and missing the connection flight TK0044 to Cape Town and again arriving 45 min late on Monday in Cape Town, it was all good.

The best food I’ve ever been served on an airplane. The security at the gate was frustrating as was the heavy editing of the films and television shows offered.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

It was an old airline with the old configuration of business class seats. Not really what we signed up for for the longest leg of the trip. Disappointing.

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