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R8 695 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town

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Cheap Flight Deals from Istanbul to Cape Town (IST-CPT)

 
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

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Cape Town.
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20:05 - 19:55IST-CPT
24h 50m2 stops
13:00 - 11:55CPT-IST
21h 55m1 stop
R12 896Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 9
20:10 - 17:25IST-CPT
22h 15m1 stop
6:05 - 12:20CPT-IST
29h 15m2 stops
R14 130Qatar Airways
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Tue, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 20
0:10 - 13:00IST-CPT
13h 50m1 stop
13:50 - 4:45CPT-IST
13h 55m1 stop
R14 793Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 6
17:55 - 21:30IST-CPT
28h 35m1 stop
8:30 - 4:10CPT-IST
18h 40m1 stop
R15 033
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Tue, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 25
0:05 - 13:45IST-CPT
14h 40m1 stop
13:50 - 4:45CPT-IST
13h 55m1 stop
R15 125Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 30
14:35 - 12:40IST-CPT
23h 05m2 stops
20:20 - 6:20CPT-IST
33h 00m2 stops
R15 512
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Tue, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 23
2:10 - 11:35IST-CPT
34h 25m1 stop
18:25 - 1:10CPT-IST
29h 45m1 stop
R16 157Emirates
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Tue, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 9
1:55 - 12:00IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
16:35 - 4:35CPT-IST
11h 00mdirect
R16 267Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Mar 21 - Mon, Apr 7
1:55 - 12:00IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
16:35 - 4:35CPT-IST
11h 00mdirect
R16 341Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Mar 15 - Tue, Apr 1
2:10 - 11:35IST-CPT
34h 25m1 stop
13:05 - 17:55CPT-IST
27h 50m1 stop
R16 617Emirates
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Wed, Apr 30 - Sat, May 31

Flights from Istanbul to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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 May, where tickets cost R14 314 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 921 and R20 670 respectively.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

January

Cheapest flight

R8 695
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport 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 R472 for a one-way ticket and R700 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Istanbul Airport you will be using Istanbul. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R16 726 and an overall rating of 7,3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 954 and an overall rating of 7,4.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Istanbul Airport 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 Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R9 262 or less one-way and R16 346 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly 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

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

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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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
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3614 reviews
7,4Entertainment
8,0Crew
7,3Food
7,6Boarding
7,4Comfort
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They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

2,0 MediocreRootu, Jan 2025AMD - DOH
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They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

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.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

Turkish Airlines is amazing. I have a problem with the ticket I purchased through the kayak website. I have filed a complaint related to the fact that I was contacted by phone on the day I purchased the ticket and told that the amount that the ticket had been advertised for was not accurate and that I had to pay more. This is totally fraudulent. I will look into addressing this further tomorrow and will never ever use kayak again.

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

Everything was great except that everyone were putting backpacks and small bags in the overhead compartment instead under the seat so there was no room for carry on-s

Seat changes at the last minute Horrible checkin process Sad to see excellent airport with very poor service

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