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This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Istanbul found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— IST
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 June 2026.

Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6R14 354
Tue 28/717:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 16/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6R14 404
Mon 20/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/71:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6R14 867
Mon 20/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6R14 982
Tue 14/717:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/71:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6R14 999
Mon 13/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/71:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6R15 065
Tue 1/917:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6R15 164

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 9/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R15 560

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R15 643
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 20/10

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R16 485

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 28/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R16 684

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 20/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R16 733

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 20/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R17 163

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 5/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R17 278

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R17 361

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 13/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R17 394

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 25/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R17 493

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Deals found on 7/6

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 7 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Turkey to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 576 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 408 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 450 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 006 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 576 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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