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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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— IST
Aug 24 — Aug 311
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 25 July 2026.

Thu 3/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/91:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7R13 093
Thu 15/1017:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 21/101:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7R13 110
Wed 23/1218:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/12:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7R13 194
Wed 25/110:20
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/122:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7R13 295
Thu 3/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/7R13 346
Mon 10/818:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 25/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7R13 413
Thu 10/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 27/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7R13 481
Sat 10/1017:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 19/101:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/7R13 582
Thu 22/1017:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 30/102:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/7R13 632
Thu 24/1218:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 1/12:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7R13 649
Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 22/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/7R13 699
Mon 7/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 13/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7R13 767

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 4/11

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 632

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 1/1

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 649

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 13/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 784
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 14/9

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R13 851

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 20/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R13 918

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 25/10

13:30-22:25

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 969

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 9/10

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R14 255

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

R14 474

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 24/1

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R14 558

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 25/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R14 558

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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 25 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
3 636 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
4 453 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
3 747 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
1 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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
1 009 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 636 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

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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