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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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Sep 9 — Sep 161
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 10 August 2026.

Mon 21/918:00 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Tue 6/101:40 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 5/8R12 196
Fri 6/110:20 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Fri 13/112:05 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Deal found 9/8R12 566
Wed 7/1018:00 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Tue 27/102:05 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Deal found 7/8R12 695
Mon 2/1118:50 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Fri 6/1113:30 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Deal found 8/8R12 711
Mon 14/918:00 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Tue 29/91:40 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 5/8R12 727
Tue 6/1017:55 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Sun 11/101:40 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 7/8R12 760
Tue 22/917:55 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Tue 29/91:40 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 5/8R12 776
Thu 24/1218:50 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Fri 1/12:05 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Deal found 5/8R12 792
Thu 24/1218:50 -
Nonstop10h 05m
Wed 13/12:05 -
Nonstop9h 55m
Deal found 6/8R12 824
Tue 6/1017:55 -
Nonstop9h 45m
Fri 9/101:35 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 8/8R13 162

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 29/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R12 727

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 13/1

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 760

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 1/1

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 792

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 27/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 259
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 9/10

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R13 323

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 323

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 29/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 340

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 7/10

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R13 372

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 20/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 887

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - IST Istanbul

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 18/9

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R13 920

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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 10 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Türkiye (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
3 648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

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
3 648 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

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
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

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
4 478 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

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
1 500 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

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
1 022 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 648 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

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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