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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul from R5 009

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Jun 23 — Jun 301
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 18 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 125

One-way from

R5 009

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 825
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 085 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 180 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 June 2025.

Sat 20/913:55JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 27/913:35SAW - JNB
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/6R10 125
Wed 3/99:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/914:10IST - JNB
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/6R10 125
Sun 7/923:30JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 40mKLM
Sun 14/98:45SAW - JNB
1 stop37h 35mKLM
Deal found 17/6R10 197
Fri 26/920:25JNB - IST
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 4/1020:05IST - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/6R10 286
Tue 24/68:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/78:00IST - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/6R10 519
Thu 27/1123:55JNB - IST
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6R11 163
Tue 17/619:10JNB - IST
1 stop21h 45mEmirates
Mon 30/616:25IST - JNB
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/6R11 860
Wed 10/920:25JNB - SAW
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/920:05SAW - JNB
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6R11 968
Tue 29/723:15JNB - IST
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Tue 5/817:05IST - JNB
1 stop29h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/6R12 630
Sun 14/99:50JNB - SAW
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/1016:10SAW - JNB
1 stop17h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/6R12 809
Tue 17/619:10JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 55mEmirates
Mon 23/614:05SAW - JNB
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/6R12 862
Mon 8/923:15JNB - IST
2 stops27h 10mAir France
Tue 16/94:20IST - JNB
2 stops18h 15mAir France
Deal found 17/6R13 274

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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 18 June 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

Sat 20/9

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 27/9

13:35-16:10

1 stop27h 35m

R10 125

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 14/9

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R10 125

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

23:30-17:10

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 16/9

8:50-21:20

1 stop37h 30m

R10 197

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

20:25-18:35

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 4/10

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R10 286

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

23:55-4:10

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 19/1

17:55-22:00

1 stop29h 05m

R11 163

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 21/7

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R11 503

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

20:25-12:10

1 stop14h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 24/9

20:05-17:20

3 stops22h 15m

R11 968

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

23:15-16:20

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 5/8

17:05-21:20

1 stop29h 15m

R12 630

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

9:50-22:45

1 stop35h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 12/10

16:10-8:20

1 stop17h 10m

R12 809

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

19:10-17:55

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 6/8

2:10-20:50

1 stop19h 40m

R12 898

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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 13 June 2025.

Booking 82 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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 18 June 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 33% 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 Monday 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 18 June 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).

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 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.

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 18 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Air France. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 363 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 591 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 212 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 267 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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.

  • 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 R10 125. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from R10 125, and KLM, from R10 197. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 11% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 009. Users have also found prices from R5 742 and R7 943 on Etihad Airways and RwandAir, 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: Thai Airways (91%), IndiGo (87%), Turkish Airlines (86%).

  • 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 948. On average you can expect to pay R25 634. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), can usually be booked for R9 177.

  • 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, 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 R245 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 Algiers least often. Amsterdam is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. Cairo 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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 18 June 2025.
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 228AverageR8 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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KLMCheapestR8 486AverageR10 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 543AverageR9 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 681AverageR14 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 790AverageR10 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 054AverageR10 447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 152AverageR10 310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 969AverageR11 942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 995AverageR12 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR10 453AverageR11 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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