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R8 381+ Direct flights to Istanbul

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jul 15 — Jul 221
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 15 June 2026.

Mon 27/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R13 969
Mon 20/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R14 131
Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6R14 668
Tue 1/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/6R14 716
Tue 1/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R14 732
Tue 8/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R14 797
Wed 22/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/71:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R14 830
Thu 3/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/91:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6R14 927

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Price

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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

R14 131

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 13/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R14 797

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 20/10

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R15 350

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 25/10

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R15 772

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 6/12

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R15 999

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 1/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R16 032

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 5/11

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R16 194

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 29/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R16 422
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

R8 381

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

R8 430

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Deals found on 10/6

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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 15 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
3 591 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
4 409 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
7,3
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
1 452 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
1 007 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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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