Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Istanbul (CPT - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$661	Qatar Airways 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is currently $661
Cheapest one-way flight	$477	Qatar Airways 1 stop 19 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is currently $477
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,003	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 11 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is currently $1,003
Last-minute weekend getaway	$661	Qatar Airways 1 stop 19 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Istanbul is currently $661
Cheapest business class flights	$2,594	Ethiopian 1 stop 13 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is currently $2,594

Fastest flight	11 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Cape Town to Istanbul takes 11 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $640–810
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $910–1,250

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,003

Typical price: $990–1,900

7 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - IST Every day
British Airways

Typical price: $1,400–2,550

21 weekly connecting flights

CPT - IST Every day
KLM

from $798

Typical price: $890–2,050

17 weekly connecting flights

CPT - IST Every day
Emirates

from $773

Typical price: $730–1,500

17 weekly connecting flights

CPT - IST Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,233

Typical price: $1,150–2,250

15 weekly connecting flights

CPT - IST Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Qatar Airways

from $661

Typical price: $690–1,500

14 weekly connecting flights

CPT - IST Every day

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Istanbul are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $640 to $810.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $661. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $477.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $1,003, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $798, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $773, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $1,233, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $661, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Istanbul starts at $661 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $477 and departs on Wed, May 20.

11 hr is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cape Town to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Istanbul are:

KLM offers 17 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Emirates offers 17 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Lufthansa offers 15 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $661. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $477.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $1,003, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $798, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $773, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $1,233, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is $661, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Cape Town to Istanbul.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Istanbul at price $661 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Cape Town to Istanbul.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cape Town and Istanbul start at $1,003 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Istanbul start at $2,594 from Fri, Jul 10 to Fri, Jul 24 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Istanbul start at $661 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cape Town and Istanbul starts at $661 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Istanbul at price $661 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.