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R4 588+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 January 2026.

Return from

R8 733

One-way from

R4 588

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 257
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Thu 22/120:30
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Wed 4/213:50
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Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R8 831
Fri 27/212:45
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Qatar Airways
Fri 6/313:50
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Mon 2/213:45
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Mon 16/213:45
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Qatar Airways
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Sun 15/39:50
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Etihad Airways
Sun 22/314:00
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Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1R9 175
Tue 27/112:45
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Qatar Airways
Fri 30/112:00
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Qatar Airways
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Fri 1/514:45
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Fri 13/212:45
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Qatar Airways
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Thu 23/414:45
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Mon 27/413:45
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Deal found 13/1R9 339

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Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R9 503

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

23:59-16:55

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

6:00-21:20

1 stop16h 20m

R9 847

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

R10 060

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 6/4

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R10 126

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

23:59-16:55

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

4:50-22:05

2 stops42h 15m

R10 175

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

R10 257

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

8:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R10 355

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 28/4

8:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R10 519

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

19:20-16:55

2 stops20h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

4:50-22:05

2 stops42h 15m

R10 699

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

8:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R10 765

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes 9 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Istanbul from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Istanbul

The most flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 444
Emirates
Emirates
From R9 162
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 283
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 242

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul are Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and KLM.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 15 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Turkey, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 715 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 370 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 175 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
945 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul?

    Istanbul is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul. One-way flights to Istanbul typically cost R580, while return flights cost around R1 111.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around R19 220, however they can be found for as little as R1 111.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

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