Turkish Airlines TK044 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK044 flight operated by Turkish Airlines on Oct 30, 2026, flying from Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT), departed at 05:22 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) and is expected to arrive at 14:38 (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
D14
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
4
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En route
Your flight has departed Istanbul and is expected to arrive in Cape Town at 14:38.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
B13
Arrival Gate
A6
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
A1E
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
4
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TK044 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK044 flight from Istanbul to Cape Town on 10/30/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 1m. The aircraft has 229 seats.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
63
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
18 minutes
Age
2y, 1m
Seats
229
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
99°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
112 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for TK044
Trip.com historical records show that the last TK044 flight departed on Thu, Oct 29 from IST at approximately 02:27. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 11:46.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 25 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 01:57 | 11:14 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:32 | 11:44 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:16 | 11:42 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:32 | 12:03 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:27 | 11:46 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 05:22 | 14:38 | En route |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 02:00 | 12:05 | Scheduled |
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TK044 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of TK044 is 63% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 18 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63
%
Late on average
30 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
63
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
18 minutes
Early
87
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight tk044?
Flight tk044 has departed (status: En route). Departure 05:22, estimated arrival 14:38 (updated Oct 30, 2026).Is flight tk044 on time today?
Flight tk044 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 05:22 and is estimated to arrive at 14:38.Has flight tk044 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight tk044 is scheduled to depart at 02:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 05:22, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 30, 2026).When is flight tk044 scheduled to arrive?
Flight tk044 is scheduled to arrive at 12:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:38. Status is En route as of Oct 30, 2026.What route does flight tk044 fly?
Flight tk044 is operated by Turkish Airlines from Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT). Typical flight time is about 11 hours 5 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight tk044?
Track flight tk044 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight tk044 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If tk044 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 30, 2026). Contact Turkish Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight tk044 departed from Istanbul?
Flight tk044 has departed from Istanbul (IST) at 05:22 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight tk044?
Flight tk044 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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