How often are flights from Istanbul to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 21% of flights between Istanbul and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 259 minutes.

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

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

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

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night 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. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

As of August 2026, 28 flights take off from Istanbul and land in Cape Town each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

As of August 2026, 4 flights take off from Istanbul and land in Cape Town each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 1:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the morning.

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

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 21% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

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

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

There is 1 operator available for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport as of August 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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23:55 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

12h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 709Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 28

0:10 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 4:45CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

13h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 821Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 16

0:10 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 853Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 26

0:10 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

12h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 253Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 26

23:55 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

12h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 348Ethiopian Air

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23:55 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 348Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 28

23:55 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

12h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 364Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

23:55 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 364Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

13:05 - 23:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 55mdirect

0:55 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

11h 15mdirect

R14 856Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 23

13:05 - 23:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 55mdirect

17:20 - 5:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

11h 15mdirect

R14 936Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

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19:45 - 16:40IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

27h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 882Emirates

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15

12:45 - 21:25SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

21h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 502KLM

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15

17:20 - 13:35IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

7:20 - 16:20CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

56h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R43 275Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15

11:40 - 10:15IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 11:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R69 330Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

14:00 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Cairo Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

26h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cairo

R72 892Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

11:40 - 9:45IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

19:30 - 11:55CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

15h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R76 167Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

21:10 - 16:40SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-CPT Cape Town Intl

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13:15 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

17h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R83 947Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

11:40 - 10:15IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:35 - 4:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

11h 00mdirect

R84 378Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

18:25 - 13:35IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 10m3 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

25h 45m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

R86 279Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

14:05 - 17:30SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:15 - 13:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R89 746Emirates

Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

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Ethiopian Air flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 12

IST23:55Istanbul

15h 15m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 28

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

12h 50m

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IST5:00Istanbul

R11 709

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Oct 8

IST0:10Istanbul

15h 00m

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CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

13h 55m

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IST4:45Istanbul

R11 821

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Oct 10

IST0:10Istanbul

13h 50m

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CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Oct 26

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

14h 10m

1 stop

IST5:00Istanbul

R11 853

Lufthansa flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

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Sept 23

IST3:45Istanbul

30h 45m

2 stops

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 2

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

IST21:25Istanbul

R13 403

Lufthansa

Sept 23

IST17:50Istanbul

16h 40m

1 stop

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT19:10Cape Town Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

IST22:45Istanbul

R13 547

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Sept 24

IST17:50Istanbul

16h 40m

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CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 2

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

26h 25m

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IST21:25Istanbul

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Tue 10/11

13:05-23:00

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Mon 23/11

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R14 856

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Mon 30/11

13:05-23:00

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R14 936

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Istanbul and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R13 435 to R17 029.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 709.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Istanbul, with most prices found around R13 483. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 761.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Istanbul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R16 240 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Istanbul for as low as R12 332 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Istanbul to Cape Town flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	R7 013
Fastest flight time	10h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Istanbul in the past 72 hours is R7 013. The best return flight deal from Istanbul to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 709.

The fastest flight from Istanbul to Cape Town takes 10h 55m

Direct flights go from Istanbul to Cape Town every day.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Istanbul there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Cape Town

How far is Istanbul to Cape Town Intl by plane?
A flight from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl will travel around 8398,4 km. 10h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Istanbul to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 867	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 485 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

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