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Flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £489. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.£212 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £212, select.

Istanbul.£248 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £248, select.

Istanbul.£264 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £264, select.

Istanbul.£266 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £266, select.

Istanbul.£266 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £266, select.

Istanbul.£276 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £276, select.

Istanbul.£276 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £276, select.

Istanbul.£277 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £277, select.

Istanbul.£303 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £303, select.

Istanbul.£310 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £310, select.

Istanbul.£338 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £338, select.

Istanbul.£343 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £343, select.

Istanbul.£346 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £346, select.

Istanbul.£370 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £370, select.

Istanbul.£370 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cape Town on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £370, select.

Istanbul.£378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

Cape Town to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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34km from central Istanbul

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Cape Town to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£212
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	27

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is £457. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

11 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Thai Airways fly direct from Cape Town to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Cape Town to Istanbul?

As of September 2026, there are 27 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 9 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul from Cape Town

Looking for cheap tickets from Cape Town to Istanbul? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Cape Town to Istanbul. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Cape Town from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
Flex your dates to find the best Cape Town-Istanbul ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Cape Town.
Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Cape Town-Istanbul flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Cape Town and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
Find the cheapest Business class flights from Cape Town and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
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