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R9 435+ 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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— IST
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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 20 July 2026.

Wed 4/1118:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1113:30
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R12 915
Tue 1/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/91:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/7R12 932
Wed 4/110:20
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/112:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/7R12 948
Thu 15/1017:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 21/101:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/7R13 031
Wed 2/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R13 360
Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R13 525
Sat 15/817:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
South African
Sat 29/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
South African
Deal found 15/7R13 542
Thu 27/817:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/91:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7R13 591
Tue 1/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7R13 608
Mon 10/818:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 16/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R13 624
Sat 15/817:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
South African
Fri 28/81:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
South African
Deal found 15/7R13 657

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Price

Cheapest return flight

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 525

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 608

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

0:20-11:25

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 16/11

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 657

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 690
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

R15 472

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 20/10

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R15 653
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

R9 451

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

0:20-11:25

Nonstop10h 05m

R9 468

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

R9 682

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

0:20-11:25

Nonstop10h 05m

R9 897

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 20 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar 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
3 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 630 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 447 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 481 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 012 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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