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R5 306+ Cheap flights to Istanbul

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Flights to Istanbul in 2026

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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.

Thu 24/99:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/913:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/6R9 643
Thu 8/109:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 16/1013:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R9 693
Sun 1/1120:20
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/1113:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/6R9 758
Sun 29/1113:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/1213:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R9 906
Sun 6/914:05
JNB
-
IST
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/911:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6R10 005
Mon 2/1113:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/1113:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6R10 054
Wed 5/89:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 14/813:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/6R10 070
Tue 13/1020:55
JNB
-
IST
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 20/1020:05
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6R10 103
Tue 13/1020:55
JNB
-
IST
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 21/1013:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6R10 218
Sun 13/920:55
JNB
-
IST
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 20/913:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R10 235
Fri 27/1113:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 29/1113:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/6R10 662
Thu 2/78:20
JNB
-
SAW
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/715:20
SAW
-
JNB
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6R11 089

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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 29 June 2026.

Return from

R9 643

One-way from

R5 306

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 073
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 6/11

13:40-15:35

1 stop26h 55m

R10 087

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 28/7

13:45-8:20

1 stop19h 35m

R11 549

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

13:30-9:50

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 9/8

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

R12 272

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

22:20-1:50

1 stop26h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 24/10

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

R12 485

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

10:05-13:05

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 16/9

14:05-20:35

1 stop31h 30m

R12 485

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

13:30-17:55

1 stop27h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 12/9

23:30-16:15

1 stop17h 45m

R12 584

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

22:20-1:50

1 stop26h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 24/7

2:50-20:35

1 stop18h 45m

R12 699

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

13:30-13:05

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 25/7

2:50-20:35

1 stop18h 45m

R12 797

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

10:05-13:05

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 15/8

2:50-5:30

1 stop27h 40m

R12 814

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

22:20-17:25

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 25/7

18:35-20:35

1 stop27h 00m

R12 830

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes 12 hours 17 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.

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 539
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 053
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 730
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 997

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

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).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 80 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.

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 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
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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

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, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around R7 034, however they can be found for as little as R4 631.

  • 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 45 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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