We found a exclusive 2-in-1 adventure! You can fly from Dublin to Istanbul and then to South Africa and return for only €664
Enjoy a fantastic full-service package with Turkish Airlines that combines a city break in Istanbul and an extended South African journey on a single ticket.
What’s Included:
- Flights: Round-trip from Dublin on Turkish Airlines.
- Direct flight: Dublin (DUB) → Istanbul (IST).
- Direct long-haul: Istanbul (IST) → Cape Town (CPT).
- Return: Johannesburg (JNB) → Dublin (DUB) via a short connection in Istanbul.
- Baggage: Generous 2 × 23 kg checked luggage allowance on all flights (total 46 kg).
- Stopover in Istanbul: 4 nights to explore the city’s highlights like Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus views, and local cuisine.
- South Africa: 14 nights with an open-jaw itinerary — fly into Cape Town and fly out from Johannesburg. This lets you travel one-way across the country (e.g., Garden Route, wine regions, safaris, or a road trip) without backtracking.
Total price: Around €663–664 per person (book directly with Turkish Airlines).
Key Travel Dates (November 2026 – January 2027)
Several flexible combinations are available. The most comfortable option is:
- 4 Dec 2026: Dublin → Istanbul (arrives ~18:10, better timing).
- 8 Dec 2026: Istanbul → Cape Town (arrives ~23:00).
- 22 Dec 2026: Johannesburg → Dublin (via Istanbul).
Other dates mostly involve late-night arrivals in Istanbul (~00:05), so plan hotel check-ins accordingly.
Why This Deal is Great
- True multi-city/open-jaw routing on one ticket for seamless travel.
- Excellent value for two very different destinations.
- Plenty of luggage for varying climates and activities.
- Direct flights on the outbound legs for comfort.
Example Booking:
Important Notes:
- Transport between Cape Town and Johannesburg (road trip, domestic flight, rental car, or tour) is not included — budget for this separately.
- Book hotels with flexible check-in policies, especially for late arrivals.
- Always verify current prices, availability, baggage rules, and visa/entry requirements directly with Turkish Airlines before booking.
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Availability:
- 06/11 – 10/11 – 24/11
- 13/11 – 17/11 – 01/12
- 20/11 – 24/11 – 08/12
- 27/11 – 01/12 – 15/12
- 04/12 – 08/12 – 22/12
- 08/01 – 12/01 – 26/01
Where to Stay
In Istanbul, luxury accommodation can be surprisingly affordable. For 4–8 December 2026, we found several well-rated 4-star and 5-star hotels from around €50 per night, or approximately €25 per person when sharing.
Our pick was the 9.2-rated Aprilis Deluxe Hotel, available for approximately €80 per night when checked.
South Africa is still competitively priced, although December is peak summer season and overlaps with school holidays. Budget around €100 per night for a well-rated guesthouse or comfortable mid-range property, with higher prices possible in central Cape Town, coastal resorts and safari areas.
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