Question 1

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 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul round-trip from R5 574. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Algerie, from R7 756, and Etihad Airways, from R8 015. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 861. Users have also found prices from R4 657 and R5 005 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 68 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 8

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R9 710). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 969). 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 9

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 (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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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 12

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 R5 667. On average you can expect to pay R23 027. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), can usually be booked for R10 442.

Question 13

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 (92%), South African (92%), IndiGo (92%).

Question 14

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 15

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. Addis Ababa sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul.

Question 16

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 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.

Question 17

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 Naif Souq, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall. Naif Souq, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall are located about 6,3 km, 6,8 km, and 10,5 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R427 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 18

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 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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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 21

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

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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 22

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 23

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 24

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.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

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Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 157

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 574	AverageR11 737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Algerie	CheapestR7 756	AverageR8 240	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR8 015	AverageR10 256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 740	AverageR9 904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR9 613	AverageR13 533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
KLM	CheapestR9 839	AverageR12 693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 255	AverageR12 570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air Europa	CheapestR11 307	AverageR12 971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Air Europa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 253	AverageR14 858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR13 340	AverageR13 688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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

Booking 68 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?

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

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.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul

The most flights from JNB to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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.

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