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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 June 2026.

Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/5R14 167
Wed 12/818:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/5R14 639
Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/5R14 671
Mon 7/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/5R14 818
Fri 16/1018:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/102:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R14 899
Mon 13/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/71:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/5R15 208
Wed 12/818:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/5R15 306
Sat 18/717:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/71:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/5R15 387
Mon 21/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/101:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/5R15 420

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 3/11

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R14 167

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R16 119

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

R16 200
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 330

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 27/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R17 469

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 6/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R17 957

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 1/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R18 624

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 25/11

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R18 868

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 31/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R19 096

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 27/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R19 242

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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 1 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
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
3 580 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
1 445 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
3 580 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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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