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R8 022+ 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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 1 July 2025.

Thu 23/1017:50JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/102:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R14 412

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

17:50-4:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 29/10

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R14 412

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

17:50-4:35

Nonstop9h 45m

R8 022

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

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 1 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Turkey to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

5 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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