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$421+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CPT
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday 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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$825
(Expedia)

One-way from

$421
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,221

Good one-way deal

$869 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 julio 31, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/282:10 pmIST - CPT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/46:05 amCPT - IST
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$825
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
jue. 11/68:10 pmIST - CPT
2 stops19h 25mQatar Airways
sáb. 11/156:55 pmCPT - IST
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$828
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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. 8/3012:10 amIST - CPT
1 stop13h 50mEthiopian Air
dom. 9/141:50 pmCPT - IST
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$841
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 9/176:10 amIST - CPT
2 stops28h 35mKLM
jue. 9/256:25 pmCPT - IST
2 stops20h 55mKLM
Deal found 7/30$865
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
jue. 8/214:25 pmIST - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
mié. 9/31:05 pmCPT - IST
1 stop27h 50mEmirates
Deal found 7/30$912
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mié. 8/201:45 amIST - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
mié. 9/34:35 pmCPT - IST
Nonstop11h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$936

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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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IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

jue. 8/28

2:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/4

6:05 am-6:15 am

2 stops23h 10m

$825

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

jue. 11/6

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/16

6:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$828

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

mar. 1/20

5:55 pm-9:45 am

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 1/28

3:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$837

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

sáb. 8/30

12:10 am-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 9/14

1:50 pm-4:45 am

1 stop13h 55m

$841

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

lun. 1/19

6:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 1/26

3:20 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$911

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

jue. 8/21

4:25 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/3

1:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$912

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

mié. 8/20

1:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/3

4:35 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$936

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

mar. 9/2

8:50 pm-10:50 am

2 stops39h 00m

$421

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

lun. 11/24

1:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

$534

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

lun. 1/19

11:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$564

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 66 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 julio 31, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% 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 julio 31, 2025.

The most flights from IST to CPT 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?

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 julio 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, and Air France from Istanbul Airport 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
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,933 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 3 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 $828, 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 KLM and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $837 and $841, 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 $534 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from $564 and Air France from $601 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 Thai Airways (75%), Turkish Airlines (75%) or IndiGo (75%) 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 $869. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for $1,070 on average our data indicates $989 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$672Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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