Istanbul to Cape Town (IST–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–CPT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,239 miles in approximately 11h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E | 7 | 359 | 11h05 | – | Star Alliance | 6E |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · CPT: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Cape Town.
Turkish passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the intended departure from South Africa with at least 2 blank pages. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–CPT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to CPT
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
IST to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to CPT is about 11 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,239 miles (8,431 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, Addis Ababa Bole and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.