Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Cape Town Airport CPT

We've found the cheapest flights to Cape Town

Returns from £740.84

One-way from £409

If it is your first time travelling to Cape Town International then check out the airliners Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Istanbul Airport, so you will find flying to Cape Town International is quite easy. The flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town International is approximately 8,430 Kilometers which is 5,238 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 10 Hours 43 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. To obtain the best prices for Cape Town International 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cape Town International (CPT) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines111111101:5501:55VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways111111101:5501:55VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 01:55 and goes by the flight number TK44

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
Monday
01:55
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9172
Turkish AirlinesTK44
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Tuesday
01:55
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9172
Turkish AirlinesTK44
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Wednesday
01:55
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9172
Turkish AirlinesTK44
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Thursday
01:55
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9172
Turkish AirlinesTK44
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Friday
01:55
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9172
Turkish AirlinesTK44
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Saturday
01:55
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9172
Turkish AirlinesTK44
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Sunday
01:55
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9172
Turkish AirlinesTK44
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Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Cape Town CPT is £409 ($518 €490.45)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Cape Town CPT is £740.84 ($936 €886.21)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Istanbul IST to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest flight one way from Istanbul IST to Cape Town CPT is £284.94 ($360 €340.85)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Cape Town CPT?
The cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Cape Town CPT is £535.05 ($676 €640.04)
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Flight Info FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT)

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

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