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R5 186+ 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 15 April 2026.

Wed 1/720:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Tue 7/716:25
IST
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JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/4R7 902
Wed 13/520:40
JNB
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IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air Algerie
Fri 22/55:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/4R7 918
Mon 20/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Mon 27/416:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 12/4R7 951
Tue 28/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Thu 30/41:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R7 967
Mon 27/420:40
JNB
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IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Sun 3/516:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R8 000
Sat 25/420:55
JNB
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IST
1 stop17h 20m
Air Algerie
Sun 3/516:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/4R8 016
Mon 4/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Sun 10/516:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/4R8 033
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Mon 25/55:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/4R8 082
Tue 5/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop27h 00m
Air Algerie
Tue 26/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/4R8 098
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
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IST
1 stop21h 40m
Air Algerie
Fri 22/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/4R8 115

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 15 April 2026.

Return from

R7 902

One-way from

R5 186

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 340
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 1/7-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R153 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R152 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

19:50-17:30

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

11:00-4:00

1 stop18h 00m

R10 634

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

22:20-14:25

1 stop15h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 4/6

16:25-16:15

1 stop24h 50m

R12 221

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 4/10

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R12 352

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

12:40-7:20

1 stop17h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 2/5

11:00-18:10

3 stops32h 10m

R13 186

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:10-17:55

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 2/5

19:35-16:15

1 stop21h 40m

R14 593

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

15:05-17:30

3 stops25h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 4/6

11:00-15:15

3 stops29h 15m

R15 395

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

15:05-17:30

3 stops25h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

11:00-8:25

2 stops46h 25m

R15 395

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

14:40-17:30

3 stops25h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 22/6

13:45-9:00

1 stop20h 15m

R15 967

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

18:10-7:20

2 stops36h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 8/5

11:00-10:35

3 stops48h 35m

R16 442

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-4:45

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 14/9

18:40-9:40

1 stop16h 00m

R16 622

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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 10 April 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 Tuesday, 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 477
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 304
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 065
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 906

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul are Ethiopian Air, Air Algerie and Emirates.

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 April 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
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 428 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 305 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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, Ethiopian Air 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 R688, while return flights cost around R4 535.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around R14 792, however they can be found for as little as R4 535.

  • 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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