Cape Town to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Cape Town to Istanbul is €293 (checked on 8 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 1 Dec€327
- 2 Dec€370
- 3 Dec€327
- 4 Dec€353
- 6 Dec€293
- 7 Dec€295
- 8 Dec€299
- 9 Dec€376
- 10 Dec€332
- 12 Dec€557
- 13 Dec€342
- 14 Dec€341
- 15 Dec€352
- 16 Dec€377
- 18 Dec€373
- 19 Dec€521
- 21 Dec€327
- 22 Dec€300
- 23 Dec€387
- 24 Dec€371
- 25 Dec€375
- 26 Dec€377
- 27 Dec€431
- 28 Dec€482
- Lowest observed
- €293, departing 6 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 8 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 111Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €574, departing 16 Mar 2027, back 2 Apr 2027 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €365, departing 7 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Turkish Airlines, Air France, Airlink, AJet, easyJet, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flynas, FlySafair, Jet2, Norse, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Virgin Atlantic (16)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 10h 55m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 8,402 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 10h 55m
- Airlines seen
- Turkish Airlines, Air France, Airlink, AJet, easyJet, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flynas, FlySafair, Jet2, Norse, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Virgin Atlantic (16)
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 57 / 150 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Cape Town, city gazetteer reference point (-33.9249, 18.4241): ≈ 18 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in December 2026 from Cape Town to Istanbul: 6 Dec 2026, €293 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €305 | 11 |
| December 2026 | €293 | 24 |
| January 2027 | €329 | 22 |
| February 2027 | €334 | 24 |
| March 2027 | €325 | 23 |
| April 2027 | €326 | 7 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Sunday departure we saw from Cape Town to Istanbul: 6 Dec 2026, €293 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €295 | 15 |
| Tuesday | €299 | 18 |
| Wednesday | €327 | 16 |
| Thursday | €327 | 16 |
| Friday | €344 | 17 |
| Saturday | €339 | 14 |
| Sunday | €293 | 15 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €368 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €364 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €367 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €369 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €337 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €434 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €505 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €446 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €377 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €376 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €449 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €339 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €344 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €516 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €444 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €305 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €327 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €370 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €327 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €293 | 8 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cape Town to Istanbul by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €293 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €364 | 4 |
| 8 to 30 days | €293 | 20 |
| 31 to 60 days | €300 | 19 |
| 61 days or more | €325 | 68 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €293, found on 8 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Turkish Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Turkish Airlines, Air France, Airlink, AJet, easyJet, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flynas, FlySafair, Jet2, Norse, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Virgin Atlantic (16).
How long does the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul take?
Across the 30 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 16h 46m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Cape Town to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
18 of the 116 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €574, departing 16 Mar 2027, back 2 Apr 2027 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €365, departing 7 Feb 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Cape Town to Istanbul?
For Cape Town to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Turkish Airlines (57). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Istanbul?
Cheapest departure day we saw in December 2026 from Cape Town to Istanbul: 6 Dec 2026, €293 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cape Town to Istanbul?
Cheapest Sunday departure we saw from Cape Town to Istanbul: 6 Dec 2026, €293 (checked 8 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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