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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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Dec 22 — Dec 291
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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 22 November 2025.

Fri 27/319:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/41:40IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R13 443
Tue 20/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R13 617
Sat 17/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R14 206
Fri 30/119:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 13/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R14 223
Sat 31/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 13/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R14 829
Tue 13/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 15/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R14 951
Tue 13/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 19/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R15 072
Sun 1/219:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R15 280
Tue 2/1219:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/122:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R16 198
Mon 19/119:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R16 371

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

1:40-10:35

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 443

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 617

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 1/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 617

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 26/1

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R14 206

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 13/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R14 223

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 13/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R14 223

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 13/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R14 829

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R14 829

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R7 986

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

R7 986

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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 22 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 309 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 045 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
896 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 423 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

5 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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