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

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Cape Town from Istanbul is 13h 50m .

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

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Istanbul Airport and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 05m. The most common departure time is 01:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

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

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town was £356 for a one-way ticket and £571 for a return.

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

Istanbul and Cape Town are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Istanbul from Istanbul and will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 01:45 and will be landing in Cape Town at 11:50.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town jets off at 01:45 and lands at 11:50.

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

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

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

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

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

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul 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 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 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 with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Istanbul to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £583 for a return.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Istanbul to Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) is the top choice – 46% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Istanbul to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Istanbul to Cape Town?

If you prefer a quick connection, Amsterdam (AMS) often has the shortest stopovers from Istanbul to Cape Town, with an average time of 2h 15m .

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Istanbul to Cape Town?

Consider flying via Dubai (DXB) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 17h 18m .

How often are flights from Istanbul to Cape Town delayed?

Weekly flights between Istanbul and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 19% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 250 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Cape Town flights?

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 19% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Cape Town flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

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

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to Cape Town were found on Ethiopian Air (£571) and Lufthansa (£644).

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Cheapest return fare

£571

Typical prices: £686-£863

Ethiopian Air

Tue 20/10Fri 30/10

IST - CPT • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

£695

Typical prices: £729-£863

Turkish Airlines

Mon 26/10Sat 7/11

IST - CPT • Direct

Direct flights

Every day

You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 11h 05m

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Avoid delays

Turkish Airlines

Most punctual • 81% on-time

Night flights

Best time • Fewest delays

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Top stopover airports

Doha (DOH)

Cheapest • Avg £583 (return)

Dubai (DXB)

Shortest trip • 17h 18m (one-way)

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When to book

4 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.

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March

Cheapest • 17% price drop

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Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

00:10 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 05:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

12h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

£571Ethiopian Air

Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

20:10 - 22:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

00:10 - 19:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

18h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

£576Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

00:10 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 05:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

£594Ethiopian Air

Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

00:05 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 05:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

£595Ethiopian Air

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

13:45 - 17:30IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:25 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

39h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£620Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

13:45 - 18:55IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

06:00 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

29h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£621Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

20:10 - 22:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

00:10 - 03:30CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

26h 20m2 stops London Gatwick Paris Charles de Gaulle

£629Multiple Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

00:10 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 05:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

£631Ethiopian Air

Tue, 3 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

00:05 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 05:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

12h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

£632Ethiopian Air

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

13:45 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:15 - 12:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£632Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town

Sun, 13 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

18:35 - 16:40IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:25 - 00:50CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

29h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£674Emirates

Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

02:10 - 18:05IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 18:05CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

27h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

£748Emirates

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

13:45 - 23:35IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:25 - 12:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

42h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£835Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

23:55 - 13:30IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 04:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

13h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

£2,285Ethiopian Air

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

23:55 - 13:30IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cairo

£2,682Ethiopian Air

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

00:10 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 04:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

13h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

£2,734Ethiopian Air

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

18:35 - 13:30IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 55m2 stops Cairo Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cairo

£2,794Ethiopian Air

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

14:00 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Cairo Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cairo

£2,864Ethiopian Air

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

14:00 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Cairo Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cairo

£2,882Ethiopian Air

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

23:55 - 13:30IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 04:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

13h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

£2,936Ethiopian Air

Booking Insights

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.

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £604 and £722 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £571 on Ethiopian Air (20 Oct–30 Oct).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost £623 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,044 and £841 respectively.

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

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 £628 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town was £356 for a one-way ticket and £571 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Cape Town?
Istanbul and Cape Town are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Istanbul from Istanbul and will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Cape Town?
The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Cape Town flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Cape Town?
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul 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 to Cape Town.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul 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 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 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 with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

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

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

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

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

How often are flights from Istanbul to Cape Town delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Cape Town flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Cape Town flights?

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Istanbul to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Istanbul to Cape Town?

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Istanbul to Cape Town?

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Istanbul to Cape Town?

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

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

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