A genuine multicity adventure with four hotel nights in Istanbul, followed by 14 nights in South Africa. Fly directly to Cape Town and return from Johannesburg, avoiding the need to travel back to Cape Town before flying home.
booked directly with Turkish Airlines
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On most of the available date combinations, the Dublin flight reaches Istanbul at approximately 00:05 the following morning. To access the room immediately, book the Istanbul hotel from the original Dublin departure date and inform the property that you will arrive after midnight. The highlighted 4 December option is more comfortable because it lands in Istanbul at approximately 18:10.
The Istanbul–Cape Town flight arrives at approximately 23:00. Consider arranging an airport transfer and confirming late check-in with your first South African hotel. Avoid starting a long road trip immediately after landing.
The complete multicity itinerary was available for €663.50 per passenger after accessing the fare through Skyscanner, with the reservation completed directly on the Turkish Airlines website. The fare includes 2 × 23 kg checked baggage on every sector.
The price covers a direct flight to Istanbul, a direct long-haul flight to Cape Town and the return journey from Johannesburg to Dublin with one Istanbul connection.
- Four hotel nights in Istanbul
- Fourteen nights in South Africa
- Cape Town arrival and Johannesburg departure
- 2 × 23 kg checked baggage throughout
- Direct Turkish Airlines booking
The open-jaw structure allows travellers to move naturally across South Africa without returning to Cape Town simply to catch the flight home.
- Ideal for a South African road trip
- Suitable for organised touring
- Combine Cape Town, the Garden Route and safari areas
- Finish naturally in Johannesburg
Travellers must organise their own journey between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Include this cost when calculating the complete trip budget.
- One-way car rental
- Domestic South African flight
- Guided tour or safari itinerary
- Combination of road travel and internal flights
Each option provides four hotel nights in Istanbul and fourteen nights in South Africa. The first date is the Dublin departure, the second is the Istanbul–Cape Town flight and the third is the Johannesburg–Dublin return. Most dates arrive in Istanbul at approximately 00:05; the 4 December option arrives at 18:10.
Multicity prices and availability can change at any time. Before paying, confirm all three flight dates, operating airlines, fare family, 2 × 23 kg baggage allowance, seat-selection conditions, change and cancellation rules, South African entry requirements and the final Turkish Airlines price. Transport between Cape Town and Johannesburg is not included. Travellers using a midnight Istanbul arrival should book their hotel from the original Dublin departure date and arrange late check-in.
An outstanding multicity fare combining Istanbul, Cape Town and Johannesburg for approximately €664, with direct Turkish Airlines booking and 2 × 23 kg checked baggage included throughout.
A fare of €663.50 for Dublin–Istanbul, Istanbul–Cape Town and Johannesburg–Dublin is exceptional—particularly because it can be booked directly with Turkish Airlines and includes 2 × 23 kg checked baggage on every sector.
The itinerary provides four hotel nights in Istanbul followed by fourteen nights in South Africa. Flying into Cape Town and returning from Johannesburg makes it possible to plan a proper road trip, safari itinerary or organised tour without unnecessarily backtracking to Cape Town.
The main considerations are the late Istanbul arrival on most dates, the 23:00 Cape Town arrival and the need to arrange transport between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The highlighted 4–8–22 December itinerary improves the experience by reaching Istanbul at 18:10.
Approximately €663.50 is an exceptional price for three international flight sectors covering Turkey and South Africa, especially with 46 kg of checked baggage included throughout.
Travellers receive four nights in Istanbul and fourteen nights in South Africa. Arriving in Cape Town and departing from Johannesburg removes unnecessary backtracking and creates a far more flexible South African journey.
Dublin–Istanbul and Istanbul–Cape Town are direct flights. Only the Johannesburg–Dublin return requires a connection, with one transfer in Istanbul and a total journey time of approximately 16h45.
The schedule is generally practical, but most Dublin departures arrive in Istanbul at approximately 00:05. The highlighted December option is more comfortable because it reaches Istanbul at 18:10. Cape Town arrival remains late at 23:00.
The allowance of 2 × 23 kg checked baggage throughout is excellent for a long multicity journey and provides enough luggage capacity for city travel, a road trip and different South African climates.
The fare is accessed through Skyscanner but completed directly with Turkish Airlines, providing clearer reservation management and airline support than booking the same multicity journey through an intermediary.
For approximately €664, travellers receive a proper two-country adventure rather than a simple return flight: four nights in Istanbul, a direct flight to Cape Town, fourteen nights to explore South Africa and a return journey from Johannesburg. The open-jaw routing is ideal for a road trip or organised tour, while 2 × 23 kg checked baggage and direct Turkish Airlines booking add substantial practical value. The highlighted December itinerary is the strongest date combination because it avoids the after-midnight Istanbul arrival.
This multicity itinerary requires accommodation in more than one destination, so it is worth comparing each part of the trip separately. Use the Booking.com search form below to check current prices, guest reviews, exact locations and cancellation conditions for your preferred travel dates.
Istanbul offers an unusually large selection of affordable, high-quality accommodation. For our sample stay from 4 to 8 December 2026 , we found numerous well-rated 4-star and 5-star properties from approximately €50 per night .
When two people share a room, this can work out at only €25 per person per night , making Istanbul one of the best-value stops on the itinerary.
Accommodation in South Africa remains competitively priced, but December falls within the country’s peak summer season and overlaps with local school holidays. Demand can therefore be much stronger in Cape Town, along the Garden Route and near popular safari destinations.
As a realistic guide, expect to pay approximately €100 per night for a well-rated guesthouse or comfortable mid-range property. Prices may be higher in central Cape Town, coastal resorts and safari areas, particularly closer to Christmas.
Accommodation prices, ratings and availability can change. Use the search tool to compare live rates for your own dates, and check the final total, exact location, recent guest reviews, taxes, parking, breakfast conditions, late-arrival policy and cancellation terms before booking.
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