Cheap flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

One-way fares from US$298 · CPT → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Cape Town
Cheapest fare
US$298

Norse Atlantic UK · Thu, 12 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$298

Direct flights
Yes

Turkish Airlines

Flight time
11h 15m

8,400 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$298
  2. December 2026 US$320
  3. January 2027 US$354
  4. February 2027 US$354
  5. March 2027 US$364
  6. April 2027 US$365
  7. May 2027 US$350
  8. September 2027 US$364

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Norse Atlantic UK
Depart11:30 Thu, 12 NovCPT → SAW 15h 50m · 1 stop
US$298one way, per person
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Norse Atlantic UK
Depart11:30 Mon, 30 NovCPT → SAW 16h 25m · 2 stops
US$319one way, per person
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Norse Atlantic UK
Depart11:30 Thu, 19 NovCPT → SAW 15h 40m · 1 stop
US$339one way, per person
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Norse Atlantic UK
Depart11:30 Thu, 05 NovCPT → SAW 15h 40m · 1 stop
US$347one way, per person
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Norse Atlantic UK
Depart11:30 Mon, 23 NovCPT → SAW 15h 40m · 1 stop
US$348one way, per person
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Norse Atlantic UK
Depart23:55 Fri, 06 NovCPT → SAW 16h 00m · 1 stop
US$351one way, per person
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Norse Atlantic UK
Depart23:55 Fri, 27 NovCPT → SAW 16h 00m · 1 stop
US$362one way, per person
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Norse Atlantic UK
Depart23:55 Fri, 13 NovCPT → SAW 16h 00m · 1 stop
US$368one way, per person
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About flights from Cape Town to Istanbul

Cape Town (CPT) and Istanbul (IST) are about 8,400 km apart. Direct flights take around 11h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$298, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$298 with Norse Atlantic UK, departing Thursday, 12 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$298 to US$365.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$298 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 11h 15m. Cape Town and Istanbul are around 8,400 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Norse Atlantic UK, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, South African Airways and FlySafair.

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