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R7 675+ 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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Feb 23 — Mar 21
1 adult
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 24 January 2026.

Tue 3/219:10
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/22:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R12 690
Fri 1/518:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 31/51:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R12 722
Tue 10/219:10
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/22:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R12 755
Tue 10/319:10
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/32:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 787
Thu 2/417:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/41:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R12 803
Fri 1/518:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/51:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 819
Mon 9/319:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/32:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 125
Mon 9/219:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/32:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 222
Mon 16/219:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/22:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 254

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 17/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 690

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 24/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 706

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 16/6

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 722

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 18/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 755

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 803

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 15/5

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 125

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 383

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 31/5

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 545

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 15/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 561

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R7 675

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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 24 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
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 374 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
4 205 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
948 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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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