Flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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One-way from £297.43

Flying between Cape Town International to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 4 airliners offering direct flights including Thai Airways, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines and Sirius Aero. The flight from Cape Town International to Istanbul Airport is approximately 8,430 Kilometers which is 5,238 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 10 Hours 43 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. To obtain the best prices for Istanbul Airport flights than book well in advance. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Cape Town International (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines001111205:3017:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Sirius Aero001111200:5517:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways001111105:3017:15VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo001111105:3017:15VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:30 and 17:15.

If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Wednesday
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9223
Turkish AirlinesTK45
Sirius AeroSA2490
IndiGo6E4328
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Thursday
05:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK45
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9223
Sirius AeroSA2490
IndiGo6E4328
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Friday
05:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK45
Sirius AeroSA2490
IndiGo6E4328
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9223
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Saturday
05:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK45
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9223
Sirius AeroSA2490
IndiGo6E4328
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Sunday
00:55
AirlineFlight  No
Sirius AeroSA2505
05:30
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9223
Sirius AeroSA2490
IndiGo6E4328
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK47
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK45
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Istanbul IST is £297.43 ($393 €356.51)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Cape Town CPT to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Cape Town CPT to Istanbul IST is £560.81 ($741 €672.20)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Istanbul IST is £237.64 ($314 €284.85)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Cape Town CPT to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Cape Town CPT to Istanbul IST is £464.69 ($614 €556.99)
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Flight Info FAQ - Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Cape Town to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST): IndiGo, Sirius Aero, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul?
The flight from Cape Town to Istanbul is 8,430KM or 5,238 miles.
How long does the flight from Cape Town to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Cape Town to Istanbul takes 10 Hours 43 Minutes.

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