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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 PLN 1,054 and round-trip from PLN 2,635. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CPT 17:20
        11h 15m
        Direct
        IST 05:35
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 02:00
        11h 5m
        Direct
        CPT 12:05
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
        PLN 2,942 PLN 4,380
        33% off
        33% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,942
      • CPT 17:15
        11h 15m
        Direct
        IST 05:30
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 13:05
        10h 55m
        Direct
        CPT 23:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 22 | Turkish Airlines
        PLN 3,066 PLN 4,380
        30% off
        30% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 3,066
      • CPT 15:10
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:05
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sat, Dec 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
        PLN 2,635 PLN 4,380
        40% off
        40% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,635
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:10
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sat, Dec 5 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,641
        40% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,641
      • CPT 13:50
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:05
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        PLN 2,642
        40% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,642
      • CPT 15:10
        12h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 04:45
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:10
        15h
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | Ethiopian Airlines
        PLN 2,656
        39% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,656
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:10
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:25
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,674
        39% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,674
      • CPT 15:10
        12h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 04:45
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:10
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        PLN 2,711
        38% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,711
      • CPT 13:50
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 07:35
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        PLN 2,718
        38% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,718
      • CPT 13:15
        16h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 06:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:05
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 26 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,721
        38% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,721
      • CPT 13:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Qatar Airways
        IST 13:50
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:30
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 7 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,750
        37% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,750
      • CPT 13:50
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 00:05
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 14:10
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        PLN 2,771
        37% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,771
      • CPT 13:50
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 05:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        IST 23:55
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        CPT 13:00
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Sun, Nov 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        PLN 2,785
        36% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,785
      • CPT 13:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 14 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:05
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 17:30
        Istanbul - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 21 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 2,812
        36% off
        PLN 4,380 PLN 2,812
      • 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 17:20
        11h 15m
        Direct
        IST 05:35
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
        PLN 1,889 PLN 2,699
        30% off
        30% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,889
      • CPT 00:55
        11h 15m
        Direct
        IST 13:10
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Turkish Airlines
        PLN 1,889 PLN 2,699
        30% off
        30% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,889
      • CPT 00:10
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 19:30
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,054 PLN 2,699
        61% off
        61% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,054
      • CPT 00:10
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 19:30
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 19 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,087
        60% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,087
      • CPT 00:10
        36h
        1 stop
        IST 13:10
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,087
        60% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,087
      • CPT 00:10
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 19:30
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 18 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,091
        60% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,091
      • CPT 00:10
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 19:30
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,157
        56% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,157
      • CPT 00:10
        36h
        1 stop
        IST 13:10
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,177
        56% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,177
      • CPT 00:10
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 19:30
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 14 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,215
        55% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,215
      • CPT 00:10
        18h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 19:35
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 17 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,240
        54% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,240
      • CPT 00:10
        36h
        1 stop
        IST 13:10
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Norse Atlantic Airways
        PLN 1,268
        53% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,268
      • CPT 12:35
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:20
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 1,398
        48% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,398
      • CPT 19:30
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 18:35
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 13 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 1,407
        48% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,407
      • CPT 13:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Qatar Airways
        PLN 1,446
        46% off
        PLN 2,699 PLN 1,446
      • CPT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        Cape Town - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 6 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest 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 PLN 1,565. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach PLN 4,298.

PLN 4,298
PLN 2,932
PLN 1,565
PLN 199
    Cheapest
  • PLN 2,754
    Sep
  • PLN 1,896
    Oct
  • PLN 1,565
    Nov
  • PLN 2,719
    Dec
  • PLN 2,053
    Jan
  • PLN 2,404
    Feb
  • PLN 4,298
    Mar
  • PLN 2,613
    Apr
  • PLN 2,306
    May
  • PLN 2,094
    Jun
  • PLN 2,071
    Jul
  • PLN 2,330
    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.

PLN 3,053
PLN 2,543
PLN 2,033
PLN 1,523
    Cheapest
  • PLN 2,388
    Mon
  • PLN 2,660
    Tue
  • PLN 2,033
    Wed
  • PLN 2,352
    Thu
  • PLN 2,587
    Fri
  • PLN 2,763
    Sat
  • PLN 3,053
    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 PLN 1,054) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Norse Atlantic Airways
From PLN 1,054
Qatar Airways
From PLN 1,398
Emirates
From PLN 1,747
Turkish Airlines
From PLN 1,889
South African Airways
From PLN 2,231
Virgin Atlantic
From PLN 2,260
Swiss Airlines
From PLN 2,263
Global Aviation
From PLN 2,274
Flysafair
From PLN 2,396
Cemair
From PLN 2,440

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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 PLN 1,054
Cheapest return ticket price PLN 2,635

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 PLN 2,617 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 PLN 1,054, and round-trip fares start from PLN 2,635. The current lowest fare is a Norse Atlantic Airways flight departing on Wed, Oct 21; 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 PLN 2,554. 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 PLN 1,054. 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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