How many flights depart from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport on average per day?

The number of flights available between Cape Town and Istanbul Airport is 2 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 17:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport on average per week?

As of February 2026, 18 flights take off from Cape Town and land in Istanbul Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Istanbul flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul?

Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from Cape Town to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 7% of flights between Cape Town and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 135 minutes.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport from Cape Town, with most prices found around R9 717. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of November, then departing from Cape Town during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R10 004.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R12 585. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport for around R14 033.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around R11 155 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Cape Town for as low as R10 467 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 28% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R6 716. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 048.

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How far is Cape Town Intl to Istanbul by plane?
Istanbul is 8422,4 km away from Cape Town Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 15h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?
As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport is Airbus A350-900 (25,37% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777-300ER (24,33%), Airbus A350-1000 (16,62%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (16,17%).
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport is Qatar Airways, representing 53% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Emirates at 20%, Turkish Airlines at 15%, and Ethiopian Air at 8%.

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom R7 760	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 775 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R8 576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 403	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 958 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 055	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 212 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

Turkish Airlines Flights From Cape Town to Istanbul Airport
Turkish Airlines flight deals from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport start from R11 055 round-trip. Over the 6 Turkish Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually R14 941 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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Flights from Cape Town to Istanbul with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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How have Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Cape Town to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 28% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul?

Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

How often are flights from Cape Town to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 7% of flights between Cape Town and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Istanbul flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport on average per day?

The number of flights available between Cape Town and Istanbul Airport is 2 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 17:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Cape Town to Istanbul Airport on average per week?

As of February 2026, 18 flights take off from Cape Town and land in Istanbul Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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