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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 24 April 2026.

Mon 8/620:40
JNB
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IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Mon 22/616:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/4R7 988
Wed 10/620:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air Algerie
Fri 12/65:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 23/4R8 004
Wed 13/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Thu 21/51:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Air Algerie
Deal found 22/4R8 021
Tue 26/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Mon 1/61:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/4R8 037
Tue 30/620:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop21h 40m
Air Algerie
Tue 7/716:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/4R8 054
Tue 28/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop21h 40m
Air Algerie
Tue 12/55:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/4R8 087
Mon 25/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Sun 31/516:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/4R8 170
Tue 28/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Thu 30/41:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 22/4R8 186
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop21h 40m
Air Algerie
Tue 19/55:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 20/4R8 203
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air Algerie
Fri 22/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 20/4R8 219
Sat 25/420:55
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 45m
Air Algerie
Tue 5/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 22/4R8 236
Mon 16/1113:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/1113:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R9 360

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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 24 April 2026.

Return from

R7 988

One-way from

R5 292

Popular in

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Average price

R10 435
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 8/6-22/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

10:05-13:05

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 21/10

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

R12 254

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

22:20-1:50

1 stop26h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 3/10

14:05-20:35

1 stop31h 30m

R12 337

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

10:05-21:35

1 stop34h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 13/6

23:30-5:30

1 stop31h 00m

R12 337

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

10:05-17:55

1 stop30h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

16:25-5:30

1 stop14h 05m

R12 420

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

18:00-17:05

2 stops22h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 17/6

14:40-21:20

1 stop31h 40m

R12 916

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

20:55-11:55

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 23/6

20:05-18:10

3 stops23h 05m

R13 131

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

15:05-15:30

2 stops23h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 22/5

11:10-4:00

1 stop17h 50m

R13 726

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

9:25-11:55

3 stops25h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 24/6

4:30-4:00

2 stops24h 30m

R14 702

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

10:05-13:05

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 16/8

2:50-5:30

1 stop27h 40m

R15 115

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-21:00

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/6

8:50-11:05

2 stops27h 15m

R15 810

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

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.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes 12 hours 27 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 Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 564
Emirates
Emirates
From R6 507
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 221
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 920

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 24 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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
3 560 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 325 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 004 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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 R2 842, however they can be found for as little as R1 472.

  • 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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