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Cheap flights from South Africa to Istanbul from R5 054

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Dec 23 — Dec 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 November 2025.

Wed 26/119:50JNB - IST
1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1114:00IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11R9 882
Mon 24/119:50JNB - IST
1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1114:00IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/11R9 986
Thu 27/1123:59JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 26mKLM
Thu 4/129:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Deal found 23/11R10 142
Fri 28/1123:59JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 21mKLM
Tue 2/1212:55SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 22/11R10 177
Tue 25/1123:59JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 21mKLM
Mon 19/112:55SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 21/11R10 212
Mon 24/1123:59JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 26mKLM
Sat 29/119:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Deal found 22/11R10 229
Fri 28/1123:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Tue 2/1217:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 22/11R10 281
Tue 25/1123:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Mon 19/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 21/11R10 316
Wed 3/1213:45JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 5/1213:40SAW - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11R10 385
Fri 28/1121:45JNB - IST
1 stop28h 05mEgyptair
Mon 1/123:50IST - JNB
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 22/11R10 455
Thu 27/1119:20JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R10 542
Fri 28/1123:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/124:50IST - JNB
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R10 628

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 23 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 725

One-way from

R5 054

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 368
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • South Africa to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • South Africa to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 328 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 957 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 23 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Istanbul that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 229

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 15/3

15:45-22:05

1 stop31h 20m

R10 246

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-16:55

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

17:55-22:05

1 stop29h 10m

R10 351

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 29/3

13:35-9:00

1 stop20h 25m

R10 472

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 802

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 31/5

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R10 906

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 23/1

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R11 097

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/1

19:10-14:25

1 stop18h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

20:05-17:10

1 stop22h 05m

R11 115

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

13:40-21:55

1 stop31h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 29/1

16:25-11:40

1 stop20h 15m

R11 132

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

18:30-21:55

1 stop26h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 3/2

23:40-11:40

1 stop37h 00m

R11 167

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul (average of R6 825). Flying from South Africa to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 673). 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 ZA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 23 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Istanbul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Istanbul?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 South Africa to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa 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 23 November 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 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).

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

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Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% 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 23 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Istanbul, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 663 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 312 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 050 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
896 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa to Istanbul?

    KLM, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways can get you from South Africa to Istanbul in just under 20h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 54m. There are 7450 km between South Africa and Istanbul. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Istanbul are Qatar Airways (R5 227), Emirates (R7 086), and Turkish Airlines (R8 770).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Istanbul?

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen or Cape Town Intl - Istanbul, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul is the most popular route from South Africa to Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Istanbul?

    Consider Turkish Airlines (79%), IndiGo (79%) or Thai Airways (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R6 588. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul) can be booked for R8 371 on average, our data indicates R33 316 when flying from South Africa to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul (average of R6 825). Flying from South Africa to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 673). 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 South Africa to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 23 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 979AverageR10 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 294AverageR10 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR8 429AverageR11 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 553AverageR14 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 890AverageR11 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 921AverageR12 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 946AverageR12 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 986AverageR11 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 906AverageR14 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapestR13 487AverageR14 704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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