R8 878 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 7/5. 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.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to Cape Town

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Cape Town.
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Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 10:50IST-CPT
22h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:00 - 18:35CPT-IST
27h 35m2 stops
R13 251Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 9
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:50IST-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:20 - 11:55CPT-IST
19h 35m2 stops
R13 270Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
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20:50 - 13:45IST-CPT
17h 55m2 stops
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13:00 - 11:55CPT-IST
21h 55m1 stop
R15 012
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Mon, May 26 - Sun, Jun 8
KLM Logo
14:40 - 21:25SAW-CPT
31h 45m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 21:05CPT-SAW
20h 50m1 stop
R15 277KLM
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 21
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13:50 - 13:45SAW-CPT
24h 55m2 stops
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13:00 - 18:45CPT-SAW
28h 45m1 stop
R15 315
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Mon, May 26 - Sun, Jun 8
KLM Logo
12:45 - 21:25SAW-CPT
33h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:10CPT-SAW
16h 55m1 stop
R15 334KLM
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Mon, May 26 - Sun, Jun 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:55 - 13:45IST-CPT
14h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 4:45CPT-IST
13h 55m1 stop
R15 561Ethiopian Air
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Mon, May 26 - Sun, Jun 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:10 - 13:00IST-CPT
13h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 4:45CPT-IST
13h 10m1 stop
R15 959Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Apr 26 - Wed, Apr 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:45 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 4:35CPT-IST
11h 00mdirect
R16 186Turkish Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Sat, May 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:45 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 4:35CPT-IST
11h 00mdirect
R16 299Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Fri, May 16

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 is the cheapest Istanbul to Cape Town flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Cape Town.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Istanbul to Cape Town cost R16 754 and was between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Cape Town (CPT). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R16 754.

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 to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul to Cape Town, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul 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 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 to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R15 883 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 919 and R21 751 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul 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 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 to Cape Town, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

R8 878
Flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport 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 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 flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town was R469 for a one-way ticket and R700 for a return.

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

    Istanbul is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Cape Town. You will leave Istanbul from one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. You will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 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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Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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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

Turkish Airlines

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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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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 3767 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,4Entertainment
7,3Boarding
7,7Crew
7,3Food
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The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025IST - MIA
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The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

5 unnecessary control before get in the craft. It is exagerated and very inefficient

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

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.

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