IST - CPT

$334 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 5/13. 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
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
$711
Overall average: $845
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/1Fri 5/8
IST - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$792
Typical prices: $782-$995
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/3Wed 5/20
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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Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from $711 (round-trip)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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Every day
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 11h 05m
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Turkish Airlines
Most punctual • 79% on-time
Night flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 13% 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

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
Qatar Airways Logo
11:40 am - 11:30 am
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CPT
24h 50m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 6:35 pm
CPT
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IST
28h 35m
1 stop
$711Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 20
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1:45 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
22h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 11:15 am
CPT
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IST
21h 15m
1 stop
$721Qatar Airways
Mon, May 11 - Sun, May 17
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1:45 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
22h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 11:15 am
CPT
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IST
21h 15m
1 stop
$743Qatar Airways
Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 16
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
22h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 7:15 am
CPT
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IST
17h 15m
1 stop
$744Qatar Airways
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 17
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1:45 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
22h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 11:15 am
CPT
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IST
21h 15m
1 stop
$777Qatar Airways
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 11:50 am
IST
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CPT
11h 05mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 4:35 am
CPT
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IST
11h 00mnonstop
$792Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
16h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 11:15 am
CPT
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IST
21h 15m
1 stop
$817Qatar Airways
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 5:20 pm
IST
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CPT
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 11:55 am
CPT
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IST
21h 40m
1 stop
$823Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 20
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 5:30 pm
IST
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CPT
22h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 11:55 am
CPT
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IST
21h 40m
1 stop
$831Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 5
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 11:30 am
IST
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CPT
22h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 11:15 am
CPT
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IST
21h 15m
1 stop
$833Qatar Airways
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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.

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 Thursday 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 $823 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,230 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 $1,184, 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 5 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.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$334
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 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 $334 for a one-way ticket and $711 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.

  • 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.

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 $876 or less round-trip.

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.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Cape Town Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4258 reviews
7.8Crew
7.5Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

6.0 GoodRob, Mar 2026
IST - IAD
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Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

The crew checked the immigration laws very quickly for Russian citizenship and confirmed our FVTF for Singapore for 96 hrs. Thank you.

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Our flight was delayed for one hour is their a credit?

two of our bags didn't arrive - this is nonsense given we weren't connecting from anywhere and the flight wasn't full so there shouldn't have been a weight problem. Also, business class and star alliance gold, my bags should have been prioritized.

Went great, they even reopened the gate for me when I arrived late.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

Everything you need to know for your flight from Istanbul to Cape Town

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Istanbul (IST)
Cape Town (CPT)