Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town one hour behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are ten Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 01:40 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 01:55 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IST to CPT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Cape Town (and maybe even some other great parts of South Africa!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport offered by this airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and CPT:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Rs121,743 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs196,668. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from IST to CPT by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
