Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul
JNB — IST
Oct 22 — Oct 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul are usually found in February or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday
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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 22 September 2026.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
February
Average price
R11 293
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R2 404 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?
Booking 69 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R9 427). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 640). 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 22 September 2026.
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.
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday 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 11% 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 22 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar 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.
Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Related info for your journey
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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 R5 478. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Algerie, from R7 562, and Etihad Airways, from R7 826. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 49% 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 R2 792. Users have also found prices from R4 545 and R4 880 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, 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 (92%), South African (92%), IndiGo (92%).
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 744. On average you can expect to pay R25 130. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), can usually be booked for R9 103.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?
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. Addis Ababa sees the third most stopovers on flights 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, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R563 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights?
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Amsterdam least often. Cairo is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. Abu Dhabi ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R9 427). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 640). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 September 2026.
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