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Cheap flights Cape Town — Istanbul

from $318 8 402 km ~10h 23m 45 flights found 6 airlines cheapest on Sunday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $318 on 06.12.2026
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Prices found for 26 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
06 Dec 2026, Sun
Norse Atlantic UK Z0 752
12:20
CPT Cape Town International Airport
03:50
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
15h 30m 1 stop
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03 Dec 2026, Thu
Norse Atlantic UK Z0 752
12:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
04:20
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
15h 50m 1 stop
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02 Dec 2026, Wed
Norse Atlantic UK Z0 754
00:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
16:25
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
16h 15m 1 stop
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13 Dec 2026, Sun
Norse Atlantic UK Z0 752
12:20
CPT Cape Town International Airport
04:45
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
16h 25m 2 stops
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07 Dec 2026, Mon
Norse Atlantic UK Z0 752
12:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
04:10
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
15h 40m 1 stop
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09 Dec 2026, Wed
Norse Atlantic UK Z0 754
00:10
CPT Cape Town International Airport
16:55
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
16h 45m 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
8 402 km
Flight time
10h 23m
Time difference
+1h
Minimum price
from $318 (06.12.2026)
Average price
$485
Maximum price
$745
Departures per week
4
Cheapest day
Sunday
Departure airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
IST Istanbul New Airport SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Airlines (6)
Z0 Norse Atlantic UK QR Qatar Airways TK Turkish Airlines EK Emirates EY Etihad Airways ET Ethiopian Airlines
Agencies (7)
Trip.com Clickavia Kiwi.com Aviakassa Kupi.com Farera Turna.com
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 6
Norse Atlantic UK
Norse Atlantic UK
Low-cost 14 flights · 14 days
$318
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
3 flights · 3 days
$411
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
23 flights · 23 days
$420
Emirates
Emirates
2 flights · 2 days
$543
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$632
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$648
Where to buy tickets 7
Trip.com
29 tickets · 19 days
from $318
Clickavia
2 tickets · 2 days
from $329
Kiwi.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $336
Aviakassa
7 tickets · 5 days
from $387
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $437
Farera
2 tickets · 2 days
from $721
Turna.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $725
Airports

From — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport

To — Istanbul (2)

  • IST Istanbul New Airport
  • SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Cape Town — Istanbul
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?
Approximate flight time — 10h 23m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Istanbul?
The straight-line distance — 8 402 km.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Istanbul cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $318 on 06.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $485. Range: $318 — $745.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Istanbul?
The difference — +1h.
From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?
From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
To which airports in Istanbul do flights arrive?
To Istanbul: IST (Istanbul New Airport), SAW (Sabiha Gokcen International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 6 airlines: Norse Atlantic UK, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Cape Town — Istanbul

Flights Cape Town — Istanbul is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 8 402 km. Flight time 10h 23m. Time difference +1h.

From Cape Town (CPT) flights depart from 1 airport: CPT. To Istanbul (IST) — 2 arrival airports: IST, SAW.

6 airlines operate on this route: Norse Atlantic UK, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $318 (06.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $485, ranging from $318 to $745. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

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