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R1 239+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — CPT
Apr 18 — Apr 251
1 adult

What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R1 450

Cheapest round-trip flight

R1 803

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

Kayseri (ASR)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to Kayseri.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Kayseri.
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On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of R2 440).
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Kayseri (ASR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of R1 557).
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 April 2025.

Thu 8/514:10IST - JNB
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/59:50JNB - IST
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R9 018
Fri 25/49:50IST - JNB
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 11/513:55JNB - IST
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R11 268
Fri 25/413:35SAW - JNB
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 11/513:55JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R11 287
Thu 24/40:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/514:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R12 889
Mon 19/51:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/517:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4R13 022
Thu 15/520:05SAW - CPT
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 21/515:20CPT - SAW
2 stops19h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 194
Thu 15/513:45IST - CPT
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 21/515:20CPT - IST
2 stops19h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 289
Tue 20/520:05IST - JNB
2 stops19h 15mRwandAir
Mon 26/516:50JNB - IST
2 stops18h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 11/4R13 727
Thu 24/414:10IST - CPT
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/55:45CPT - IST
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R14 204
Thu 8/522:50IST - JNB
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/59:50JNB - IST
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R14 318
Mon 12/523:55IST - CPT
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/514:35CPT - IST
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R14 452
Thu 24/40:55SAW - JNB
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/513:55JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R14 814

Find flights from Istanbul within your budget

Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 13 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 8/5

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

9:50-6:10

1 stop19h 20m

R9 018

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Fri 25/4

9:50-10:00

1 stop25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

13:55-18:35

1 stop27h 40m

R11 268

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 25/4

13:35-10:00

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

R11 287

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 24/4

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

R12 889

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 19/5

1:50-10:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 022

IstanbulCape Town

SAW - CPT

SAWCPT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 15/5

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

15:20-12:10

2 stops19h 50m

R13 194

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

13:45-10:50

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

15:20-11:55

2 stops19h 35m

R13 289

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 20/5

20:05-14:20

2 stops19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

16:50-11:55

2 stops18h 05m

R13 727

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Thu 24/4

14:10-22:45

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

5:45-13:10

2 stops30h 25m

R14 204

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 8/5

22:50-3:55

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

9:50-6:10

1 stop19h 20m

R14 318

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

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Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul. 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of R12 774). Flying from Istanbul in September will prove the most costly (average of R16 282). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul?

When flying from Istanbul check dates and pricing for the following: Turkish Airlines. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

From R46

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R52

Ajet

Ajet

From R48

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R579

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Istanbul. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 756 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
765 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Istanbul. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

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