Cheap flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Cape Town and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $892
Emirates 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is currently $892
Cheapest one-way flight $461
Ethiopian, Etihad 2 stops 50 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is currently $461
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,044
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is currently $1,044
Last-minute weekend getaway $935
Ethiopian, Etihad 2 stops 50 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Cape Town is currently $935
Cheapest business class flights $3,318
Ethiopian 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Fri, Jul 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is currently $3,318
Fastest flight 11 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Cape Town takes 11 hr 5 min
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 Istanbul to Cape Town is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $700–960
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $780–1,750

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Cape Town

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $1,044
    Typical price: $880–1,850
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - CPT Every day
  • KLM
    from $1,113
    Typical price: $890–2,450
    20 weekly connecting flights
    IST - CPT Every day
  • British Airways
    from $1,942
    Typical price: $1,500–3,750
    20 weekly connecting flights
    IST - CPT Every day
  • Emirates
    from $892
    Typical price: $890–1,450
    17 weekly connecting flights
    IST - CPT Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $989
    Typical price: $1,200–2,250
    17 weekly connecting flights
    IST - CPT Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $944
    Typical price: $770–1,400
    15 weekly connecting flights
    IST - CPT Every day

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

Popular airports near Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cape Town are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $700 to $960.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $892. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian, Etihad from $461.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $1,044, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $1,113, flying from May 24 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $1,942, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $892, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $989, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $944, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cape Town starts at $892 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $461 and departs on Thu, May 7.
11 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Cape Town.
Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Cape Town.
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 Istanbul to Cape Town 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 Istanbul to Cape Town.

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

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 20 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Cape Town are:
  • British Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Emirates offers 17 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Lufthansa offers 17 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 15 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Cape Town.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $892. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian, Etihad from $461.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $1,044, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $1,113, flying from May 24 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $1,942, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $892, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $989, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is $944, flying from May 4 to May 18.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Cape Town.
  • There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town 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 Istanbul and Cape Town at price $935 is offered by Ethiopian, Etihad from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Cape Town.
  • There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town 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 Istanbul to Cape Town on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Cape Town start at $1,044 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1 with Turkish Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town, 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 Istanbul and Cape Town start at $3,318 from Fri, Jun 26 to Fri, Jul 10 with Ethiopian.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Cape Town start at $892 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Cape Town, 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 Istanbul and Cape Town starts at $935 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian, Etihad.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Cape Town at price $935 is offered by Ethiopian, Etihad from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town, 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.

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