Cheap flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

One-way fares from $467 · IST → CPT · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$467

Turkish Airlines · Sat, Feb 6

Cheapest month
February

from $467

Direct flights
Yes

Turkish Airlines

Flight time
10h 55m

8,400 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cape Town

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

  1. November 2026 $470
  2. December 2026 $470
  3. January 2027 $470
  4. February 2027 Cheapest $467
  5. March 2027 $470
  6. April 2027 $470
  7. May 2027 $475
  8. June 2027 $589
  9. July 2027 $630
  10. August 2027 $629
  11. September 2027 $643
  12. October 2027 $673

Cheapest dates in February 2027

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

Turkish Airlines
Depart13:05 Sat, Feb 6IST → CPT 10h 55m · Direct
$467one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart02:00 Mon, Feb 8IST → CPT 11h 05m · Direct
$468one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart13:05 Tue, Feb 9IST → CPT 10h 55m · Direct
$469one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart13:05 Mon, Feb 22IST → CPT 10h 55m · Direct
$474one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart02:00 Tue, Feb 23IST → CPT 11h 05m · Direct
$474one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart13:05 Sat, Feb 27IST → CPT 10h 55m · Direct
$476one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart13:05 Tue, Feb 16IST → CPT 10h 55m · Direct
$478one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart13:05 Sat, Feb 20IST → CPT 10h 55m · Direct
$478one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

Istanbul (IST) and Cape Town (CPT) are about 8,400 km apart. Direct flights take around 10h 55m, and recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $467, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $467 with Turkish Airlines, departing Saturday, February 6, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $467 to $673.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $467 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Cape Town?

A direct flight takes about 10h 55m. Istanbul and Cape Town are around 8,400 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Cape Town?

Recent fares on this route were with Turkish Airlines, Sky Express Greece, Etihad Airways, Ajet, Qatar Airways, Aegean Airlines and British Airways.

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