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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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— IST
Aug 8 — Aug 151
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 9 July 2026.

Mon 27/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7R12 776
Wed 29/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R13 332
Sun 26/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R13 578
Thu 13/817:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R13 823
Wed 28/1018:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/1113:30
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R14 052
Thu 27/817:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 1/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R14 183
Mon 10/818:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 16/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7R14 199
Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R14 232

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 9/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R12 776

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

R14 150

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 821

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

0:20-11:25

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 8/11

2:05-11:00

Nonstop9h 55m

R15 230

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

0:20-11:25

Nonstop10h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 6/11

13:30-22:25

Nonstop9h 55m

R15 753

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 18/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R15 917
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 17/8

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R15 917

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 24/8

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R16 212
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

R8 637

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

R8 654

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Deals found on 7/7

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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 9 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
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
4 441 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 742 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 477 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 010 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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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