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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul from R5 346

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — IST
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 692

One-way from

R5 346

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 595
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 745 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 048 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 23/313:50CPT - IST
1 stop14h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 31/323:55IST - CPT
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 692
Thu 20/218:30CPT - IST
1 stop22h 35mLufthansa
Sat 22/36:50IST - CPT
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R11 393
Mon 5/513:00CPT - SAW
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 19/520:05SAW - CPT
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R11 798
Sun 15/613:50CPT - IST
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/620:50IST - CPT
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R12 370
Thu 19/613:05CPT - IST
1 stop35h 05mEmirates
Mon 30/616:25IST - CPT
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R12 388
Sun 8/623:15CPT - SAW
1 stop16h 55mKLM
Mon 16/68:50SAW - CPT
1 stop37h 35mKLM
Deal found 20/2R12 443
Mon 7/416:35CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 20/41:45IST - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R12 757
Tue 16/913:00CPT - SAW
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/920:05SAW - CPT
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R12 923
Thu 20/215:20CPT - IST
2 stops44h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 22/313:50IST - CPT
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 144
Thu 13/313:40CPT - SAW
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Sun 30/322:25SAW - CPT
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R14 471
Sun 8/618:25CPT - IST
2 stops20h 55mKLM
Mon 16/617:05IST - CPT
2 stops41h 40mKLM
Deal found 20/2R14 582
Sun 29/618:55CPT - SAW
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 5/716:20SAW - CPT
1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 937

Find flights from Cape Town to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Istanbul 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Cape Town

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Istanbul

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Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

13:50-5:00

1 stop14h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 31/3

23:55-13:00

1 stop14h 05m

R10 692

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 19/5

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R11 798

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

13:50-4:45

1 stop13h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 21/6

20:50-13:00

2 stops17h 10m

R12 370

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/6

13:05-1:10

1 stop35h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 30/6

16:25-16:50

1 stop25h 25m

R12 388

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

23:15-17:10

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 16/6

8:50-21:25

1 stop37h 35m

R12 443

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

16:35-4:35

Nonstop11h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 20/4

1:45-11:50

Nonstop11h 05m

R12 757

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

9:00-21:15

2 stops35h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 31/3

8:30-10:00

2 stops26h 30m

R12 996

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

6:50-12:20

2 stops28h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 15/5

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R13 255

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

13:40-13:20

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 30/3

22:25-16:50

1 stop19h 25m

R14 471

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

18:25-16:20

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 16/6

17:05-9:45

2 stops41h 40m

R14 582

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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 CPT to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul. 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from CPT to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from Cape Town to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 832 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Istanbul. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul. On average, Cape Town Intl has 3 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 7 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Istanbul round-trip from R10 692. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R11 798, and Emirates, from R12 388. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 346. Emirates flights start at R8 646 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R9 899 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to Istanbul on time: Thai Airways (82%), Turkish Airlines (82%), IndiGo (82%).

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is generally R25 848, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R7 134. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay R10 287 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Istanbul?

    Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Istanbul stopover in Doha most frequently. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to Istanbul flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by travelling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R395 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Istanbul flights?

    Cape Town to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul 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 Cape Town to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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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LufthansaCheapestR8 965AverageR12 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 610AverageR11 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 624AverageR11 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 248AverageR11 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 516AverageR14 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 155AverageR15 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 196AverageR12 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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