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R8 550+ 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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— IST
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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 5 July 2026.

Mon 27/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7R12 671
Mon 20/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R12 817
Mon 19/1018:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/112:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R13 952
Wed 2/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R14 034
Wed 19/818:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 25/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R14 098
Tue 1/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R14 115
Tue 11/817:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 17/81:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R14 131
Tue 1/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R14 163
Wed 22/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/71:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/7R14 180
Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R14 212

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Price

Cheapest return flight

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

R12 817

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 29/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R14 715

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

R14 747
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 18/9

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R14 828

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 26/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R14 958

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

0:20-11:25

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 6/11

13:30-22:25

Nonstop9h 55m

R15 623

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 16/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R15 834

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 23/10

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R16 094

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 14/8

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R16 175

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 14/8

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R16 175

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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 5 July 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
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
3 607 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
4 437 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
7,3
Good
3 741 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
1 474 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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
1 008 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

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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