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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 10 January 2026.

Thu 22/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R12 386
Wed 4/219:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R12 865
Thu 22/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R12 898
Wed 21/119:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R12 964
Fri 24/418:00JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/51:35IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R12 981
Wed 4/319:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/32:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 014
Wed 1/418:00JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/41:35IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R13 443
Mon 23/219:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/32:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R13 476

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 3/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 799

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 865

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 948

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 15/4

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 948

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 22/4

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 948

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 11/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 964

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 964

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 981

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 28/1

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 997

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

R12 997

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Deals found on 10/1

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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 January 2026.
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
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 701 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 366 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 157 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
940 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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