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Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST)

CPT — IST
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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 (IST). 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 July 31, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$795

Good round-trip deal

$749 or less

Good one-way deal

$435 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 July 31, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport

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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from CPT to IST 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).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of 1-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $625.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 47m.

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 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

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

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Cape Town, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (93%), Turkish Airlines (93%), IndiGo( 93%).

  • 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 vacation 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 Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Istanbul. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$564Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$679Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$699Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$708Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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