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$533+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CPT
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$781
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One-way from

$533
(Turkish Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/225:55 pmIST - CPT
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/511:20 pmCPT - IST
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$836
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/225:55 pmIST - CPT
1 stop28h 35mKLM
Thu 12/511:20 pmCPT - IST
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Deal found 11/21$959
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:20 pmIST - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/252:35 pmCPT - IST
2 stops26h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$1,036
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/48:10 pmIST - CPT
1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 12/97:30 pmCPT - IST
1 stop15h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/21$1,085
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/101:55 amIST - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/285:15 pmCPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,109
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/306:55 pmIST - CPT
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Mon 12/162:40 pmCPT - IST
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$1,298
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/251:50 amIST - CPT
1 stop34h 50mEmirates
Thu 12/129:20 amCPT - IST
2 stops28h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/21$1,497
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:55 pmIST - CPT
3 stops44h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 12/172:25 pmCPT - IST
3 stops49h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/21$2,016

Find flights from Istanbul to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 1/20

8:10 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/27

12:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$781

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 1/20

11:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/31

2:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 25m

$801

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

12:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

12:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$863

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 3/3

1:50 am-11:40 am

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/20

1:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$871

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 1/20

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/27

3:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$919

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 1/20

1:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/27

5:15 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop11h 20m

$938

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

3:50 am-4:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

5:20 pm-2:50 am

2 stops32h 30m

$962

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 1/20

5:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/26

12:35 am-4:10 am

2 stops26h 35m

$1,102

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Sun 1/12

5:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops52h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/17

2:30 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops49h 25m

$1,227

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Tue 2/4

1:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$533

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,286). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

The most flights from IST to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Emirates from Istanbul to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,829 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,920 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Ethiopian Air
7.3
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 2 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $781, Qatar Airways will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $801 and $871, respectively. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $533 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from $543 and Qatar Airways from $646 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $3,251. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $711 on average our data indicates $3,251 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,286). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$719Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$858Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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