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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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Cheapest round-trip
$846
Typical prices: $855-$1,260
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/8Tue 10/13
IST - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,028
Typical prices: $1,014-$1,220
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/26Mon 8/10
IST - CPT • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $846 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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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Cheapest • Avg $918 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 58m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 69% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% 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 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

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 10:15 am
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CPT
15h 10m
1 stop
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1:15 pm - 11:55 am
CPT
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IST
21h 40m
1 stop
$846Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
Emirates Logo
11:30 pm - 6:05 pm
IST
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CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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IST
19h 00m
1 stop
$881Emirates
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
Emirates Logo
11:30 pm - 6:05 pm
IST
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CPT
19h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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IST
19h 00m
1 stop
$882Emirates
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 10:15 am
IST
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CPT
15h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 11:55 am
CPT
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IST
21h 40m
1 stop
$884Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 27
Emirates Logo
11:30 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
37h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
8:00 pm - 5:55 pm
CPT
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IST
20h 55m
1 stop
$896Emirates
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
Emirates Logo
4:25 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
20h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
8:00 pm - 9:35 pm
CPT
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IST
24h 35m
1 stop
$907Emirates
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8
Emirates Logo
8:05 pm - 6:00 pm
IST
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CPT
22h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
8:00 pm - 6:30 pm
CPT
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IST
21h 30m
1 stop
$909Emirates
Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13
Egyptair Logo
6:50 pm - 1:25 pm
IST
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CPT
19h 35m
2 stops
Egyptair Logo
5:25 pm - 5:50 pm
CPT
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IST
23h 25m
2 stops
$912Egyptair
Mon, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 26
Emirates Logo
11:30 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
37h 00m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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IST
19h 00m
1 stop
$921Emirates
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Emirates Logo
4:25 pm - 11:30 am
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CPT
20h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 9:35 pm
CPT
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IST
26h 10m
1 stop
$924Emirates
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 October.

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 Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 $844 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,345 and $1,343 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $893 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 69% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Cape Town

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

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 seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$487
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town was $487 for a one-way ticket and $846 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 $1,066 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.
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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

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Wednesday

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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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4424 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
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I really would like it if they provided at least some limited free wi-fi.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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I really would like it if they provided at least some limited free wi-fi.

Better than the business flight from Atlanta to Istanbul. The food quality was lacking..

Nice, it was nice to have a free night's stay because our layover was over 18 hours.

The crews are always great. The plane is a little long in the tooth, but landed on time. Second flight with TA this holiday and I’m impressed

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.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

This is the first and last time I will be traveling Turkish airlines. The flight was delayed three times. Second time we sat on the aircraft for approximately an hour and a half. Initially told that the delay would only be 15 minutes then no explanation thereafter except that we were deboarding. We missed our connecting flights to Zimbabwe, and had to pay for a overnight hotel stay in addition to paying for a new tickets to our get to our final destination. They allowed us to order food from the airport food court but only from fast food and even that they limited the menu items we could select. I would some to contact me about the refund on the hotel and the connecting flight!

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

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

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

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

Entertainment system poor - couldn't hear, no flight info etc.

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