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R8 395+ 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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— IST
Jul 29 — Aug 51
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 29 June 2026.

Tue 21/717:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R12 830
Mon 20/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6R12 978
Sat 25/717:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6R13 340
Tue 21/717:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 17/81:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R13 372
Wed 15/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/71:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R13 635
Tue 24/1118:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/112:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6R14 079
Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6R14 095
Wed 7/1018:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27/102:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R14 128
Mon 27/718:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/81:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R14 145
Tue 18/817:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R14 210
Tue 1/917:55
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R14 227
Mon 7/918:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/91:40
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R14 243

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 9/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R12 978
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 27/7

1:35-10:15

Nonstop9h 40m

R13 635

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

R14 145

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 29/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R14 227

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R14 243

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 375

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 29/9

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R14 835

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 884
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

18:50-5:55

Nonstop10h 05m

R8 395
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

R8 411

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/6

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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 June 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
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
3 602 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
4 427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

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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