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Flights to Istanbul in 2025
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Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - SAW
JNBSAW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 23/7
20:25-12:10
1 stop14h 45m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 13/5
13:35-10:00
1 stop21h 25m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/10
13:55-11:55
1 stop21h 00m
Istanbul
Tue 14/10
20:05-16:10
1 stop21h 05m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 19/8
9:50-13:05
1 stop26h 15m
Istanbul
Tue 26/8
7:30-8:20
1 stop25h 50m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - SAW
JNBSAW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/9
23:30-17:10
1 stop16h 40m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Thu 18/9
14:35-21:35
1 stop32h 00m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 22/10
21:45-13:00
1 stop14h 15m
Istanbul
Fri 31/10
3:50-7:10
1 stop28h 20m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 23/8
10:05-14:25
1 stop27h 20m
Istanbul
Sat 30/8
23:20-16:15
1 stop17h 55m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - SAW
JNBSAW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/9
6:40-12:10
3 stops28h 30m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Tue 30/9
20:05-16:10
1 stop21h 05m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/11
8:20-8:50
2 stops23h 30m
Istanbul
Sat 22/11
2:20-13:05
2 stops35h 45m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - SAW
JNBSAW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 20/7
9:50-22:45
1 stop35h 55m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Mon 4/8
0:10-8:20
1 stop33h 10m
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 15/7
8:20-21:10
1 stop11h 50m
Istanbul
Thu 24/7
8:00-20:10
1 stop13h 10m
Best time to book a flight to Istanbul
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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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 27 June 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 82 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 Turkish Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?
The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul are Air Algerie, KLM 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 1 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, andAir France to Turkey to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
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