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R9 254+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Aug 31 — Sep 71
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 1 August 2026.

Fri 25/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 8/101:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/7R12 625
Thu 3/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 16/91:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/7R12 807
Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7R12 873
Mon 21/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/101:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/7R12 923
Thu 27/817:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/91:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/7R13 038
Tue 13/1017:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 19/101:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/7R13 055
Thu 29/1018:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/112:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8R13 071
Sat 17/1017:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 23/101:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8R13 088
Tue 1/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8R13 104
Sun 25/100:20
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 1/112:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/7R13 121
Sun 25/1018:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 30/102:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/7R13 170

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 29/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 104

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

0:20-11:25

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 1/11

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 121

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 30/10

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 170

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 5/1

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 369

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 6/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 617

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 8/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 716
Fastest return journey

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

R13 732

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

0:20-11:25

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 29/11

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 765

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 21/9

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R13 765
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

R9 287

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/7

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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 1 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
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 638 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
4 460 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 499 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 012 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 638 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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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