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— IST
feb. 28 — mar. 71
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 29 enero 2026.

mié. 11/319:05
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 17/32:05
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R12 373
jue. 19/219:10
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 23/22:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R12 389
mié. 18/219:05
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
dom. 15/32:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R12 405
mar. 5/517:50
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 11/51:35
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R12 484
jue. 26/219:10
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 4/32:05
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R12 564
vie. 1/518:00
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 5/51:35
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R12 580
jue. 2/417:50
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 8/41:35
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R12 611
mié. 20/518:00
JNB
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IST
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Turkish Airlines
mar. 26/51:35
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R12 643
jue. 26/219:10
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 6/32:05
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1R12 929
lun. 16/219:05
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
dom. 8/32:05
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R12 945
vie. 27/219:05
JNB
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Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 3/32:05
IST
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JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R13 071

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/2

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

mar. 17/2

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 516

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 5/3

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

mié. 11/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 564

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 26/2

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

mié. 4/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 596

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 24/4

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

mar. 5/5

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 611

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/4

17:50-4:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

mié. 8/4

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 611

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 26/2

19:10-6:05

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

vie. 6/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 929

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 27/2

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

mar. 3/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 071

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 18/2

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

jue. 5/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 182

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/3

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

sáb. 14/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 627

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 15/3

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

sáb. 21/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R13 690

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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 29 enero 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
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
1 375 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
4 208 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
955 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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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