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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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Thu 15/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R13 147
Tue 20/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R13 300
Fri 1/518:00JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/51:40IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R13 367
Wed 21/119:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12R13 384
Thu 26/219:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/33:05IST - JNB
Nonstop8h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12R13 706
Mon 19/119:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R13 841
Fri 30/119:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 13/22:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12R13 892
Wed 1/418:00JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 24/41:40IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12R13 993
Mon 25/518:00JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 18/61:40IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12R14 315
Thu 25/1219:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/12:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R14 349

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

R13 300

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-4:40

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

1:40-10:35

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 367

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

R13 384

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 13/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 892

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 892

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R14 484

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

17:55-4:35

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 30/5

1:40-10:35

Nonstop9h 55m

R14 484

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 13/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R14 484

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:55-4:35

Nonstop9h 40m

R7 902

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

18:00-4:40

Nonstop9h 40m

R7 902

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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 8 December 2025.
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
3 431 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
3 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
3 676 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
7,4
Good
1 330 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
4 084 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

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
903 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

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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