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$510+ 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CPT
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 marzo 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$691
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$510
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$912

Good round-trip deal

$3,251 or less

Good one-way deal

$520 or less
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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 marzo 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/48:05 pmIST - CPT
2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways
jue. 6/121:00 pmCPT - IST
1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$691
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
sáb. 5/1012:10 amIST - CPT
1 stop15h 25mEthiopian Air
mié. 5/212:35 pmCPT - IST
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$802
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/42:10 pmIST - CPT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/126:05 amCPT - IST
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$849
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
mié. 4/232:10 amIST - CPT
1 stop34h 25mEmirates
jue. 5/81:05 pmCPT - IST
1 stop35h 05mEmirates
Deal found 3/28$889
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/181:45 amIST - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
lun. 5/264:35 pmCPT - IST
Nonstop11h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$898
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
sáb. 5/102:00 pmIST - CPT
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
mar. 5/206:05 pmCPT - IST
1 stop26h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$929
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/117:00 pmIST - CPT
2 stops40h 50mOman Air
mié. 5/211:00 pmCPT - IST
2 stops28h 00mOman Air
Deal found 3/27$993
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
lun. 5/125:05 pmIST - CPT
1 stop29h 20mKLM
lun. 5/193:20 pmCPT - IST
2 stops24h 00mKLM
Deal found 3/27$1,073
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jue. 5/15:05 pmIST - CPT
3 stops21h 40mKenya Airways
jue. 5/811:30 pmCPT - IST
2 stops39h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,126
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/244:20 amIST - CPT
2 stops42h 05mAir France
jue. 5/811:15 pmCPT - IST
2 stops51h 10mAir France
Deal found 3/28$1,260

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

mié. 6/4

8:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 6/12

1:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

$691

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

sáb. 5/10

12:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 5/21

2:35 pm-4:45 am

1 stop13h 10m

$802

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

mié. 6/4

2:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 6/12

6:05 am-6:10 am

2 stops23h 05m

$849

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

mié. 4/23

2:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/8

1:05 pm-1:10 am

1 stop35h 05m

$889

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

dom. 5/18

1:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 5/26

4:35 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$898

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

sáb. 5/10

2:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/20

6:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$929

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

dom. 5/11

7:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 5/21

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$993

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

lun. 5/12

5:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 5/19

3:20 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,073

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

jue. 5/1

5:05 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/8

11:30 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,126

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

jue. 4/24

4:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/8

11:15 pm-3:25 am

2 stops51h 10m

$1,260

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town

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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 19 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 $1,292). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 marzo 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 marzo 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways 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
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

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 1 inbound flight 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 $691, 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 $802 and $889, respectively. These flights start at 28% 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 $510 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $649 and Emirates from $865 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town consider choosing IndiGo (93%), Thai Airways (89%) or Turkish Airlines (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $498. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $805 on average our data indicates $1,962 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 $1,292). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$672Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$858Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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