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

As of October 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.

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

Turkish Airlines and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl

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

As of October 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.

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.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 19% 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 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.

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 19% 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 October 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.

R7 347 Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Cape Town in 2026/27

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2:00 - 12:05IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 05mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R12 533Turkish Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 14

2:00 - 12:05IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 05mdirect

11:20 - 9:15CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

44h 55m3 stops London Gatwick Milan Malpensa Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

R12 716Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 13

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

10h 55mdirect

11:30 - 18:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

30h 05m2 stops London Gatwick Antalya

R13 563Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Dec 3

7:35 - 13:00IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 713Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 30

7:35 - 14:10IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 979Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25

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

10h 55mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R13 979Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 14

2:00 - 12:05IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 05mdirect

11:20 - 16:05CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

27h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Milan Malpensa

R13 979Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 13

2:00 - 12:05IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 05mdirect

11:20 - 16:05CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

27h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Milan Malpensa

R13 979Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

2:00 - 12:05IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 05mdirect

11:20 - 16:05CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

27h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Milan Malpensa

R13 979Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 13

2:00 - 12:05IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 05mdirect

11:20 - 16:05CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

27h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Milan Malpensa

R13 979Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13

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

10h 55mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R12 234Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

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

10h 55mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R12 450Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

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

10h 55mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R12 500Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

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

10h 55mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R12 516Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

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

10h 55mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R12 533Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

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

10h 55mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R12 549Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

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

10h 55mdirect

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

11h 15mdirect

R12 583Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

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

10h 55mdirect

18:25 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

41h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 248Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

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

10h 55mdirect

18:25 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

41h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 397Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

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

10h 55mdirect

18:25 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

41h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 746Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

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Ethiopian Air flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 14

IST7:35Istanbul

30h 25m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

14h 10m

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IST5:00Istanbul

R13 713

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Nov 17

IST7:35Istanbul

30h 25m

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CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 25

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

12h 50m

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IST5:00Istanbul

R14 062

Ethiopian Air

Nov 10

IST7:35Istanbul

30h 25m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 30

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

14h 10m

1 stop

IST5:00Istanbul

R14 627

Emirates flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

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Feb 25

IST23:40Istanbul

36h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:35Cape Town Intl

Mar 4

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

IST18:30Istanbul

R14 079

Emirates

Nov 4

IST23:40Istanbul

18h 05m

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CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

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CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

17h 10m

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IST14:10Istanbul

R14 095

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Nov 3

IST1:55Istanbul

17h 05m

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CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 9

CPT18:30Cape Town Intl

18h 40m

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IST14:10Istanbul

R14 228

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2 stops27h 45m

R13 979

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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 R14 511 to R16 722.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 533.

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 R14 428. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R15 192.

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 R17 028 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 R14 145 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 347
Fastest flight time	10h 55m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Istanbul in the past 72 hours is R7 347. The best return flight deal from Istanbul to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 533.

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

Direct flights go from Istanbul to Cape Town on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

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 October 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 R14 429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 461 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

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