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R6 888 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (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 Airport 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.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Istanbul.
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13:00 - 18:35CPT-IST
28h 35m1 stop
13:45 - 10:50IST-CPT
22h 05m1 stop
R10 039Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 30 - Tue, May 13
12:35 - 18:40CPT-IST
29h 05m1 stop
20:10 - 17:25IST-CPT
22h 15m1 stop
R10 533Qatar Airways
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Tue, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 25
18:10 - 16:55CPT-IST
21h 45m2 stops
17:00 - 21:10IST-CPT
29h 10m1 stop
R12 035KLM
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Tue, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 31
13:40 - 14:25CPT-IST
23h 45m1 stop
23:20 - 11:35IST-CPT
37h 15m1 stop
R12 145Emirates
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Mon, Mar 3 - Thu, May 15
13:05 - 14:25CPT-IST
24h 20m1 stop
18:35 - 16:50IST-CPT
23h 15m1 stop
R12 164Emirates
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 7
17:15 - 5:35CPT-IST
11h 20mdirect
1:55 - 12:00IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
R12 750Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 10
16:35 - 4:40CPT-IST
11h 05mdirect
1:45 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
R12 915Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jun 17 - Mon, Jun 23
13:50 - 17:50CPT-IST
27h 00m2 stops
14:00 - 14:30IST-CPT
25h 30m2 stops
R18 136Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 31
14:35 - 5:00CPT-IST
13h 25m1 stop
0:05 - 13:45IST-CPT
14h 40m1 stop
R18 410Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 15 - Tue, Feb 11
8:05 - 16:55CPT-IST
31h 50m1 stop
17:55 - 21:30IST-CPT
28h 35m1 stop
R30 482KLM
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Wed, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 9

Flights from Cape Town to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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 Airport?

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

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 February, where tickets cost R10 771 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 443 and R14 618 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 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R12 433 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

R6 888
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport

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.
Estimated return price
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 Airport 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 R376 for a one-way ticket and R548 for a return.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R11 046 and an overall rating of 7,5, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R12 155 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R8 131 or less one-way and R13 405 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly 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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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3408 reviews
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
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Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2024EWR - ATH
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Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

My favorite airline when traveling to the UAE. Great food and great service.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

We waited over an hour to check our bags in and get boarding passes. We arrived 2 and 1/2 hours before the flight, and it was still very slow. That crew was very friendly and very helpful

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Transavia flight, was booked as KLM but i couldnt select seat or access boarding pass with KLM at all. Crammed seating and very no frills experience all around. First and last time.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

Overall a very pleasant flight. No significant issues on either flight. Amsterdam airport is very convenient for connecting

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

Not good. Expected a lot more as far as excellence.

My seat that I booked over a year ago and some other passenger was sitting in it. They said they could not walk and they would not move. I was with my young kid and the crew did nothing to accommodate that. Just disappointed that the airline accepts that excuse from a passenger.

Istanbul to Miami is a very long flight, somewhat uncomfortable, especially because the seating offers very limited space outside of business class.

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

Absolutely horrible experience. It's an overnight flight for over 5 hours and business class does not have beds!!!!! I had a slightly bigger than economy class seat that was broken and not even reclining correctly. I should get a refund for this flight as they changed the aircraft to a small one and that is not what I paid the business class price for!

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

This time my experience was very bad. The Turkish Airlines changed my flight from Erbil to Istanbul from 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM few days before the trip. This made my transit in Istanbul about ONE hour. I have a special needs child and need extra time to navigate the huge new Istanbul airport with a child. To make the matter even more stressful the flight took off about 20 minutes late from Erbil which made our transit even shorter (around 40 minutes). The Turkish Airlines failed me on too many points despite clearly asking for help and as follows: 1. I asked the checking agent in Erbil for seats at the front of the plane to exit first and he stated the closest one is in the middle of the plane and I should ask the flight crew for help 2. I asked the boarding agent in Erbil to ask the flight crew to let us out first since we don’t have much transit time and she said she can’t and they wouldn’t listen to her anyway. 3. When we boarded I specifically asked the cabin crew chief the same request and after some discussion he wanted to get rid of me and said, they will help when we land. I again politely reminded the same person to help us when we exit before landing and this time he stated he would NOT be able to even announce to the passenger to let the people which short transit first and I should just deal with it like other passengers. He also told me to ask for help from the airlines staff at the gate when we get to the airport. This is very rude coming from the Cabin Crew chief. 4. I asked the airline crew at the gate which he had a cell phone to call the gate of my flight to inform them we are on our way and the agent pretended he didn’t speak English… Frustrating 5. I went to the Golf Card station (used to transfer passenger in the large airport) and asked for a ride and the driver there “shooed” me away pretending he doesn’t understand English while looking into his phone constantly telling me “Go this way, Go this way”. I saw first-hand other well able passengers on these cards and Turkish looking families get help on our way … which is clear discriminations. 6. We finally got to the Gate as one of the last people and we didn’t even use the bathroom on our way and made it back to Canada. I am extremely frustrated with the TKY this time and feel discriminated against just because I look from the Middle East despite I am and my child are Canadian. The Turkish Airlines operations failed me on too many points this time.

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

My flight has been changed twice so far. Disappointed with Turkish!

Internet connection was very weak, did not connect at all. Seat comfort was poor, buttons didn't work properly. Overall not impressed in business class.

The flight was delayed both legs of the journey. The seats were cramped.

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

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

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

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

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/3Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 30mCPT-IST
R6 888
16/3Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 30mCPT-IST
R7 163
25/2Tue
2 stops
20h 00mCPT-IST
R7 419
27/12Fri
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mCPT-IST
R8 298
24/2Mon
1 stopEmirates
27h 50mCPT-IST
R8 573
19/3Wed
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mCPT-IST
R9 251
21/3Fri
2 stopsKLM
21h 45mCPT-IST
R9 892
27/12Fri
1 stopEmirates
23h 45mCPT-IST
R10 735
4/2Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
27h 00mCPT-IST
R28 156
12/6Thu
2 stopsEthiopian Air
26h 45mCPT-IST
R28 760

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
24/12Tue
directTurkish Airlines
11h 20mCPT-IST
30/12Mon
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-CPT
R17 989
24/12Tue
direct
11h 20mCPT-IST
31/12Tue
multi-stop
24h 15mIST-CPT
R19 803
24/12Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
36h 00mCPT-IST
31/12Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
31h 10mIST-CPT
R19 913
24/12Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
36h 00mCPT-IST
31/12Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
19h 55mIST-CPT
R21 506
24/12Tue
direct
11h 20mCPT-IST
31/12Tue
multi-stop
31h 10mIST-CPT
R22 404
24/12Tue
multi-stop
35h 30mCPT-IST
31/12Tue
multi-stop
33h 00mIST-CPT
R22 495
24/12Tue
multi-stop
14h 05mCPT-IST
30/12Mon
direct
11h 05mIST-CPT
R24 364
24/12Tue
multi-stop
33h 30mCPT-IST
30/12Mon
multi-stop
31h 15mIST-CPT
R27 680
24/12Tue
multi-stop
33h 40mCPT-IST
30/12Mon
multi-stop
21h 30mIST-CPT
R27 954

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