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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 €293 and round-trip from €602. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CPT 16:35
      11h
      Direct
      IST 04:35
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 13:05
      10h 55m
      Direct
      CPT 23:00
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €617 €766
      19% off
      19% off
      €766 €617
    • CPT 13:15
      21h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 11:55
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Qatar Airways
      IST 13:50
      21h 40m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 23 | Qatar Airways
      €602 €766
      21% off
      21% off
      €766 €602
    • CPT 15:10
      12h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 05:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
      IST 00:05
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CPT 13:00
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Sat, Dec 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €608 €766
      21% off
      21% off
      €766 €608
    • CPT 12:35
      22h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Qatar Airways
      IST 20:10
      15h 20m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Sat, Dec 19 | Qatar Airways
      €610
      20% off
      €766 €610
    • CPT 13:50
      14h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 05:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
      IST 00:05
      15h 5m
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Thu, Dec 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €610
      20% off
      €766 €610
    • CPT 15:10
      12h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 04:45
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
      IST 00:10
      15h
      1 stop
      CPT 14:10
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €613
      20% off
      €766 €613
    • CPT 12:35
      22h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Qatar Airways
      IST 20:10
      22h 15m
      1 stop
      CPT 17:25
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Dec 9 | Qatar Airways
      €617
      19% off
      €766 €617
    • CPT 13:50
      14h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 05:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
      IST 07:35
      30h 25m
      1 stop
      CPT 13:00
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Dec 9 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €627
      18% off
      €766 €627
    • CPT 13:15
      21h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 11:55
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Qatar Airways
      IST 13:50
      21h 40m
      1 stop
      CPT 10:30
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 21 | Qatar Airways
      €635
      17% off
      €766 €635
    • CPT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CPT 16:00
      Istanbul - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CPT 00:10
      36h
      1 stop
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      €293 €436
      33% off
      33% off
      €436 €293
    • CPT 00:10
      18h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 19:25
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Norse Atlantic Airways
      €319 €436
      27% off
      27% off
      €436 €319
    • CPT 19:30
      22h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 18:35
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Qatar Airways
      €325 €436
      25% off
      25% off
      €436 €325
    • CPT 12:35
      22h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Qatar Airways
      €329
      25% off
      €436 €329
    • CPT 13:15
      21h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 11:55
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Qatar Airways
      €331
      24% off
      €436 €331
    • CPT 13:15
      21h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 11:55
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Qatar Airways
      €331
      24% off
      €436 €331
    • CPT 12:35
      22h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Qatar Airways
      €336
      23% off
      €436 €336
    • CPT 12:35
      22h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 22 | Qatar Airways
      €337
      23% off
      €436 €337
    • CPT 12:35
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 07:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Qatar Airways
      €337
      23% off
      €436 €337
    • CPT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €351 €764
      54% off
      54% off
      €764 €351
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €356 €764
      53% off
      53% off
      €764 €356
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €357 €764
      53% off
      53% off
      €764 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      €357
      53% off
      €764 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      €357
      53% off
      €764 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €359
      18% off
      €436 €359
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €362
      53% off
      €764 €362
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      €366
      16% off
      €436 €366
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €381
      50% off
      €764 €381
    • CPT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €351 €797
      56% off
      56% off
      €797 €351
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €356 €797
      55% off
      55% off
      €797 €356
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €357 €797
      55% off
      55% off
      €797 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      €357
      55% off
      €797 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      €357
      55% off
      €797 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €362
      55% off
      €797 €362
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €381
      52% off
      €797 €381
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
      €381
      52% off
      €797 €381
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      €441
      45% off
      €797 €441
    • CPT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      €351 €764
      54% off
      54% off
      €764 €351
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €356 €764
      53% off
      53% off
      €764 €356
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €357 €764
      53% off
      53% off
      €764 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      €357
      53% off
      €764 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Turkish Airlines
      €357
      53% off
      €764 €357
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €359
      18% off
      €436 €359
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
      €362
      53% off
      €764 €362
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
      €366
      16% off
      €436 €366
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €381
      50% off
      €764 €381
    • CPT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
      €366 €1,287
      72% off
      72% off
      €1,287 €366
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      €381 €1,287
      70% off
      70% off
      €1,287 €381
    • CPT 17:15
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €444 €1,287
      66% off
      66% off
      €1,287 €444
    • CPT 17:15
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      €502
      61% off
      €1,287 €502
    • CPT 00:55
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 13:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €507
      61% off
      €1,287 €507
    • CPT 17:15
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €513
      60% off
      €1,287 €513
    • CPT 17:15
      11h 15m
      Direct
      IST 05:30
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
      €1,081
      16% off
      €1,287 €1,081
    • CPT 12:35
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 07:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Qatar Airways
      €343
      73% off
      €1,287 €343
    • CPT 20:00
      17h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 14:10
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Emirates
      €428
      67% off
      €1,287 €428
    • CPT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cape Town to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 October, with an average price of €341. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach €992.

€992
€667
€341
€16
  • €341
    Oct
  • €361
    Nov
  • €628
    Dec
  • €474
    Jan
  • €555
    Feb
  • €992
    Mar
  • €603
    Apr
  • €532
    May
  • €483
    Jun
  • €478
    Jul
  • €538
    Aug
  • €533
    Sep

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 Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€652
€561
€469
€378
    Cheapest
  • €523
    Mon
  • €593
    Tue
  • €469
    Wed
  • €543
    Thu
  • €538
    Fri
  • €652
    Sat
  • €586
    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 €293) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Norse Atlantic Airways
From €293
Qatar Airways
From €325
Emirates
From €400
Turkish Airlines
From €433
South African Airways
From €519
Lufthansa
From €529
Ethiopian Airlines
From €557
Air France
From €566
Flysafair
From €588
KLM
From €593

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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. TK047

    Cape Town International Airport

    01:15

    CPT

    10h 55m

    13:10

    IST

    - M T - - - S
    Search

  2. QR1372

    Cape Town International Airport

    19:25

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    06:00

    DOH

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  3. QR239

    Hamad International Airport

    07:50

    DOH

    4h 30m

    Direct

    12:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  4. QR1370

    Cape Town International Airport

    12:35

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    23:10

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. QR237

    Hamad International Airport

    02:40

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    07:00

    IST

    - M - - T - S

  6. QR1372

    Cape Town International Airport

    19:25

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    06:00

    DOH

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  7. QR245

    Hamad International Airport

    14:15

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    18:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  8. QR1370

    Cape Town International Airport

    12:35

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    23:10

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. QR239

    Hamad International Airport

    07:50

    DOH

    4h 30m

    Direct

    12:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  10. 4Z926

    Cape Town International Airport

    06:05

    CPT

    2h 5m

    Direct

    08:10

    JNB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  11. EY748

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    09:50

    JNB

    7h 55m

    Direct

    19:45

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  12. EY4151

    Zayed International Airport

    01:35

    AUH

    4h 50m

    Direct

    05:25

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  13. SA302

    Cape Town International Airport

    06:00

    CPT

    2h

    Direct

    08:00

    JNB

    S M T W T - -
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  14. EY748

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    09:50

    JNB

    7h 55m

    Direct

    19:45

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  15. EY4151

    Zayed International Airport

    01:35

    AUH

    4h 50m

    Direct

    05:25

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  16. Z0752

    Cape Town International Airport

    11:30

    CPT

    11h 45m

    Direct

    21:15

    LGW

    S - - W - - -
    Search

  17. TK1982

    London Gatwick Airport

    11:05

    LGW

    3h 55m

    Direct

    18:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  18. QR1370

    Cape Town International Airport

    12:35

    CPT

    9h 35m

    Direct

    23:10

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. QR245

    Hamad International Airport

    14:15

    DOH

    4h 20m

    Direct

    18:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  20. Z0752

    Cape Town International Airport

    11:30

    CPT

    11h 45m

    Direct

    21:15

    LGW

    S - - W - - -
    Search

  21. TK1998

    London Gatwick Airport

    17:35

    LGW

    3h 55m

    Direct

    23:30

    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 €293
Cheapest return ticket price €602

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 22 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 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 €946 in January, 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 €293, and round-trip fares start from €602. The current lowest fare is a Norse Atlantic Airways flight departing on Fri, Nov 13; 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 €567. 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 €293. 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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