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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights typically cost between R9 042 and R12 242 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 796 on Qatar Airways (Mar 15-Mar 22).

Question 1

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights typically cost between R9 042 and R12 242 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 796 on Qatar Airways (Mar 15-Mar 22).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul will take you 12h. 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.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul round-trip from R7 540. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R7 820, and Qatar Airways, from R8 440. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 707. Users have also found prices from R4 302 and R5 115 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R8 320). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 157). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul

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The most flights from JNB to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Question 12

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul is R6 280. On average you can expect to pay R31 994. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), can usually be booked for R7 877.

Question 15

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

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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 (80%), IndiGo (78%), Thai Airways (69%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qatar Airways, Emirates or Turkish Airlines.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Istanbul stopover in Doha most frequently. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights stop in Dubai the next most. Abu Dhabi sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Algiers least often. Cairo is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. Amsterdam ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R667 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

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When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Istanbul from OR Tambo.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 27

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Round-trip from	R8 796
One-way from	R4 513
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R10 273

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR7 540	AverageR10 077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR7 820	AverageR8 542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 438	AverageR9 597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR8 593	AverageR10 181	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR9 182	AverageR11 518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 254	AverageR11 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	CheapestR9 433	AverageR10 918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 301	AverageR13 504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR12 744	AverageR13 171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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