Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul from R4 873

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Jan 6 — Jan 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 December 2025.

Thu 25/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop23h 11mKLM
Fri 23/112:55SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 5/12R10 034
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 26mKLM
Tue 9/1212:55SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 5/12R10 186
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Tue 9/1217:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 5/12R10 304
Thu 25/1219:20JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R10 355
Thu 25/1219:20JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mAir France
Thu 22/14:50IST - JNB
2 stops42h 15mAir France
Deal found 5/12R10 693
Wed 24/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 21mKLM
Tue 30/129:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/12R11 133
Fri 26/1223:59JNB - IST
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R11 962
Fri 26/1219:20JNB - SAW
2 stops25h 05mKLM
Fri 23/112:55SAW - JNB
2 stops24h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/12R12 284
Fri 26/1223:59JNB - IST
2 stops26h 51mAir France
Thu 22/14:50IST - JNB
2 stops42h 15mAir France
Deal found 5/12R12 301
Fri 26/1223:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Fri 23/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 5/12R12 775
Wed 24/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 21mKLM
Wed 31/1212:55SAW - JNB
2 stops24h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/12R12 842
Mon 8/1219:45JNB - IST
1 stop21h 10mLufthansa
Thu 11/1219:00IST - JNB
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12R14 044

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 408

One-way from

R4 873

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 775
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R4 379 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 015 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 28/1

13:40-8:40

1 stop20h 00m

R9 441

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-21:25

1 stop20h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 034

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:59-0:10

1 stop23h 11m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 034

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 17/3

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 050

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

23:59-0:10

1 stop23h 11m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 16/3

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 050

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 17/3

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 050

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 15/3

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 050

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

23:59-0:10

1 stop23h 11m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 17/3

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 050

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 15/3

15:45-22:05

1 stop31h 20m

R10 050

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R10 507

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R8 578). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 458). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 December 2025.

The most flights from JNB to TR5 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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 7 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul will take you 13h 15m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul is about 7490 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul round-trip from R7 774. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R8 081, and Qatar Airways, from R8 667. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 822. Users have also found prices from R4 435 and R5 274 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul on time: Turkish Airlines (84%), IndiGo (83%), Thai Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul is R6 432. On average you can expect to pay R31 567. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), can usually be booked for R9 069.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R415 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R8 578). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 458). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 774AverageR10 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 081AverageR8 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 667AverageR9 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapestR8 860AverageR10 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 502AverageR11 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 586AverageR11 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 714AverageR11 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 618AverageR13 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 917AverageR13 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR13 140AverageR14 272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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