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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, 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 April 2025.

Return from

R10 057

One-way from

R5 654

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 736
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 048 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 477 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 April 2025.

Sun 1/613:55JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 8/620:05SAW - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4R10 057
Sun 1/69:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/67:30IST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R10 225
Wed 7/521:45JNB - IST
1 stop28h 05mEgyptair
Sat 6/123:50IST - JNB
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 25/4R10 393
Mon 19/513:55JNB - IST
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 24/520:05IST - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/4R10 430
Wed 14/523:15JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 55mKLM
Fri 23/512:45SAW - JNB
1 stop33h 35mKLM
Deal found 26/4R10 486
Thu 15/58:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/50:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R11 214
Thu 15/58:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/54:35IST - JNB
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R11 270
Wed 4/617:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/61:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4R12 464
Fri 2/519:10JNB - IST
1 stop21h 45mEmirates
Fri 9/516:25IST - JNB
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4R12 501
Sun 25/59:50JNB - SAW
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/50:10SAW - JNB
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R12 594
Fri 5/1223:55JNB - IST
2 stops27h 15mAir France
Sun 28/125:10IST - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir France
Deal found 25/4R12 650
Fri 9/58:20JNB - SAW
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/516:05SAW - JNB
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R12 744

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/6

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R10 057

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 8/6

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R10 225

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:45-17:35

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 7/12

18:50-7:10

1 stop13h 20m

R10 393

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

13:55-11:55

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 24/5

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R10 430

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

23:15-17:10

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 23/5

12:45-21:20

1 stop33h 35m

R10 486

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 17/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R11 214

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 22/5

4:35-20:10

2 stops16h 35m

R11 270

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

17:50-4:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 10/6

1:50-10:35

Nonstop9h 45m

R12 333

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

9:50-22:45

1 stop35h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/6

16:10-8:20

1 stop17h 10m

R12 594

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

22:20-21:35

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 23/7

23:20-20:50

1 stop22h 30m

R12 688

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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

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 18 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 55 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 15 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Istanbul should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R509

Emirates

Emirates

From R578

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R534

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R485

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul are KLM, Air Algerie 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 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
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Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 203 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 444 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 211 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 R1 593, however they can be found for as little as R99.

  • 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. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

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