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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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Apr 14 — Apr 211
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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 15 March 2026.

Thu 4/617:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/61:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R12 350
Mon 15/618:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 21/61:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3R12 435
Tue 2/617:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/61:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R12 587
Mon 1/618:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 29/61:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R12 688
Sat 2/517:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/51:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R12 841
Wed 20/518:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 29/51:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R13 517
Fri 1/518:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/51:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3R13 686
Fri 11/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 24/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R15 327
Wed 3/618:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/61:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 412
Thu 28/517:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/61:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3R15 530

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R12 350

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 21/6

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R12 435

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R12 773

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 16/5

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R14 380

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 24/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R15 327

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

R16 867

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R19 032

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 19/7

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R20 149

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 11/5

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R22 518

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R22 856

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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 15 March 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
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 426 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 256 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
972 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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