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Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration14 h and 40 mFlights between Istanbul and Cape Town take, on average, 14 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£324Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Cape Town found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportFor flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

Destination airportCape Town International AirportFor the route from Istanbul to Cape Town

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Istanbul to Cape Town

Airlines flying this routeTurkish AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Istanbul to Cape Town

One-way average Price£870The average price for a flight Istanbul - Cape Town at Opodo is £870, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Cape Town when departing from Istanbul

Exchange rate

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1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 5,223 mi

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Istanbul to Cape Town flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Istanbul to Cape Town (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £324, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Istanbul to Cape Town takes roughly 14 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Istanbul–Cape Town route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Arrival airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The weather in Cape Town

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cape Town, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: November
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Istanbul to Cape Town:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cape Town. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Cape Town

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town?

When you fly from Istanbul to Cape Town the average price is £870. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Cape Town at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town is 324 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town?

The most popular months to book a flight from Istanbul to Cape Town are February, January and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Cape Town?

The best time of the year to go to Cape Town when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Cape Town from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, August and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Cape Town.

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Cape Town?

The total flight time between Istanbul and Cape Town is of around 14 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,223.34 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Cape Town?

The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Cape Town is: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cape Town International Airport(CPT). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Istanbul to Cape Town are:

Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.

Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines

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