IST - CPT

$486 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

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 5/15. 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 Istanbul to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$874
Typical prices: $943-$761
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/12Fri 5/22
IST - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$993
Typical prices: $901-$794
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/10Thu 6/18
IST - CPT • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checkpoints.
CPT is a 30-minute drive from Cape Town CBD.
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Most punctual • 78% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $918 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 58m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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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 round-trip 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town

Tue, May 12 - Fri, May 22
Qatar Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 1:10 pm
IST
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CPT
21h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 3:30 pm
CPT
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IST
19h 00m
1 stop
$874Qatar Airways
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 28
Etihad Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 2:10 pm
IST
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CPT
49h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 12:35 pm
CPT
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IST
45h 45m
2 stops
$880Etihad Airways
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
Qatar Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 1:10 pm
IST
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CPT
21h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 3:30 pm
CPT
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IST
19h 00m
1 stop
$886Qatar Airways
Thu, May 21 - Wed, May 27
Emirates Logo
7:35 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
16h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 5:55 pm
CPT
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IST
22h 30m
1 stop
$891Emirates
Thu, May 21 - Tue, Jun 2
Emirates Logo
7:35 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
16h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 9:35 pm
CPT
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IST
31h 20m
1 stop
$892Emirates
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Emirates Logo
4:25 pm - 4:40 pm
IST
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CPT
25h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 1:10 am
CPT
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IST
34h 55m
1 stop
$893Emirates
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
Emirates Logo
7:35 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
16h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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IST
24h 10m
1 stop
$894Emirates
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
Emirates Logo
11:30 pm - 4:40 pm
IST
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CPT
18h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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IST
24h 10m
1 stop
$895Emirates
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Etihad Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 2:10 pm
IST
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CPT
49h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 12:35 pm
CPT
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IST
21h 45m
2 stops
$901Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 6
Emirates Logo
11:30 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
37h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
8:00 pm - 9:35 pm
CPT
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IST
24h 35m
1 stop
$905Emirates
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Istanbul to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 June, where tickets cost $813 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,250 and $1,200 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,083, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Cape Town

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

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

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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.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$486
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul 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.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul 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 $486 for a one-way ticket and $874 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Cape Town?

    Yes

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

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing 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.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $1,038 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,083 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Cape Town?

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

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Cape Town Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines 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.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4346 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.8Crew
7.5Food
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

8.0 ExcellentOmo, Apr 2026
IST - LOS
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The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

Excellent service. Friendly and attentive flight attendants, can lay back in business class and be pretty comfortable, and delicious food. Flight on time departing and arriving.

Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had to wait 8 hours for the next flight. They provided me with no food no water. Completely ridiculous!!! Never fly on this airline.

I will say the same as my previous comment. Great job over all! From 1-10, ten be the best… I will give 9!

Very bad boarding staff. I was flying business. We were stashed in a bus as much as it could be filled with business then economy passengers. By the time we have reached the plane we have waithed 10 more minutes inside the bus mext to the plane because of some documental work in the plane. I guess TGS -Turkish Airlines Ground Services forgot yo radio the plane if it was ready.

had to wait 1 hour once boarded. so we were 1 hour late arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

It was very good excitement. We Enjoy everything except the food

The crew was awesome. My husband fell while traveling to the WC and got a head abrasion. The crew helped him greatly and a physician that was also on the flight checked him out as well. They all get an A+!

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

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