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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Istanbul by plane

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1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul (IST)plane CPT - IST
12h 18m
₺18,406–38,465
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CPT - SAW
15h 56m
₺18,409–55,488

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul (IST) flights

24Weekly Planes

13h 53mAverage Duration

₺15,973Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,490.5 km
Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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