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Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €290 and round-trip from €596. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 16:35
        11h
        Direct
        IST 04:35
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 13:05
        10h 55m
        Direct
        CPT 23:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
        €611 €910
        33% off
        33% off
        €910 €611
      • CPT 13:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:50
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 1 | Qatar Airways
        €596 €910
        35% off
        35% off
        €910 €596
      • CPT 15:10
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:05
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €602 €910
        34% off
        34% off
        €910 €602
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:10
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 27 | Qatar Airways
        €604
        34% off
        €910 €604
      • CPT 13:50
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:05
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €604
        34% off
        €910 €604
      • CPT 15:10
        12h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 04:45
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:10
        15h
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €607
        33% off
        €910 €607
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:10
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:25
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Qatar Airways
        €611
        33% off
        €910 €611
      • CPT 13:50
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 07:35
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Tue, Nov 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €621
        32% off
        €910 €621
      • CPT 13:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:50
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | Qatar Airways
        €628
        31% off
        €910 €628
      • CPT 13:50
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:05
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €633
        30% off
        €910 €633
      • CPT 13:50
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 23:55
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 14 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €636
        30% off
        €910 €636
      • CPT 13:50
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        IST 04:45
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 08:00
        30h
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sun, Oct 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        €637
        30% off
        €910 €637
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CPT 16:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 16:35
        11h
        Direct
        IST 04:35
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
        €429 €628
        32% off
        32% off
        €628 €429
      • CPT 16:35
        11h
        Direct
        IST 04:35
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Turkish Airlines
        €439 €628
        30% off
        30% off
        €628 €439
      • CPT 00:10
        36h
        1 stop
        IST 13:10
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €290 €628
        54% off
        54% off
        €628 €290
      • CPT 00:10
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 19:25
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        €316
        50% off
        €628 €316
      • CPT 19:30
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 18:35
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 5 | Qatar Airways
        €322
        49% off
        €628 €322
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Qatar Airways
        €325
        48% off
        €628 €325
      • CPT 13:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | Qatar Airways
        €328
        48% off
        €628 €328
      • CPT 13:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Qatar Airways
        €328
        48% off
        €628 €328
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Qatar Airways
        €332
        47% off
        €628 €332
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Qatar Airways
        €333
        47% off
        €628 €333
      • CPT 12:35
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 07:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Qatar Airways
        €333
        47% off
        €628 €333
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Qatar Airways
        €334
        47% off
        €628 €334
      • CPT 13:15
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 11:30
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 11 | Qatar Airways
        €335
        47% off
        €628 €335
      • CPT 12:35
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 07:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Qatar Airways
        €335
        47% off
        €628 €335
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in November, with an average price of €358. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach €982.

€982
€670
€358
€46
    Cheapest
  • €629
    Sep
  • €433
    Oct
  • €358
    Nov
  • €621
    Dec
  • €469
    Jan
  • €549
    Feb
  • €982
    Mar
  • €597
    Apr
  • €527
    May
  • €479
    Jun
  • €473
    Jul
  • €532
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€697
€581
€465
€349
    Cheapest
  • €546
    Mon
  • €608
    Tue
  • €465
    Wed
  • €538
    Thu
  • €591
    Fri
  • €631
    Sat
  • €697
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Norse Atlantic Airways (from €290) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Norse Atlantic Airways
From €290
Qatar Airways
From €322
Emirates
From €396
Turkish Airlines
From €429
South African Airways
From €513
Lufthansa
From €524
Ethiopian Airlines
From €551
Air France
From €561
Flysafair
From €582
KLM
From €587

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What is the flight schedule from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cape Town to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QR1372

    Cape Town International Airport

    19:30

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    06:05

    DOH

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  2. QR239

    Hamad International Airport

    07:40

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    12:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. QR1370

    Cape Town International Airport

    13:15

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    23:50

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. QR237

    Hamad International Airport

    02:00

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    06:20

    IST

    - M - - T - S

  5. Z0796

    Cape Town International Airport

    00:10

    CPT

    11h 45m

    Direct

    10:55

    LGW

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  6. W95729

    London Gatwick Airport

    05:35

    LGW

    3h 55m

    Direct

    11:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. QR1370

    Cape Town International Airport

    13:15

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    23:50

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. QR239

    Hamad International Airport

    07:40

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    12:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. QR1372

    Cape Town International Airport

    19:30

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    06:05

    DOH

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  10. QR245

    Hamad International Airport

    14:15

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    18:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Cape Town International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 8,440.49km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €290
Cheapest return ticket price €596

FAQs for Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 10 hours 14 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 16:35, and the last departs at 16:35, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €598 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 311 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €290, and round-trip fares start from €596. The current lowest fare is a Norse Atlantic Airways flight departing on Thu, Oct 22; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 13 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport is €584. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from €290. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cape Town International Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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