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R4 625+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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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 27 February 2026.

Sun 1/321:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop14h 15m
Egyptair
Sun 8/318:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 24/2R8 375
Mon 2/312:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/320:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/2R8 646
Wed 4/312:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/313:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/2R8 662
Mon 16/312:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/313:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/2R8 725
Fri 27/212:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/313:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R8 741
Wed 25/221:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop14h 15m
Egyptair
Thu 26/1118:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 24/2R8 757
Thu 5/38:20
JNB
-
IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/37:35
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R8 805
Fri 10/412:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/413:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/2R8 820
Wed 11/39:50
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/314:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R8 868
Thu 12/312:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/313:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2R8 916
Thu 19/312:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/420:05
IST
-
JNB
1 stop20h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/2R8 979

Find flight deals to Istanbul Airport

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 27 February 2026.

Return from

R8 280

One-way from

R4 625

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 027
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/4-20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R145 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 2/6

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R11 665

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R11 681

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

13:30-9:50

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 19/4

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 190

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

19:05-6:00

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 24/3

2:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 746

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

13:30-9:50

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R12 778

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

13:30-9:50

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 30/5

1:35-10:30

Nonstop9h 55m

R13 255

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

14:45-11:55

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/8

20:50-7:10

2 stops35h 20m

R13 763

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

16:30-21:10

3 stops27h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 20/7

23:55-0:05

2 stops25h 10m

R13 938

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

14:30-13:00

2 stops21h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 10/8

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R14 208

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

16:30-21:10

3 stops27h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 2/6

0:10-0:05

2 stops48h 55m

R14 288

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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 20 February 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 11 hours 50 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 Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 199
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 778
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 155
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R8 909

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

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 27 February 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
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 534 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
1 420 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
4 239 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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
962 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 534 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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, Air Algerie 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 R554, while return flights cost around R1 516.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around R15 678, however they can be found for as little as R1 516.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 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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