Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

How often are flights from South Africa to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 9% of weekly flights between South Africa and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Istanbul are Ethiopian Air (R2 859), Qatar Airways (R4 654), and Etihad Airways (R5 001).

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Istanbul is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul (average of R10 035). Flying from South Africa to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 325). 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 8

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Istanbul

Accepted Answer

The most flights from ZA0 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).

Question 9

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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.

Question 10

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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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 663. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul) can be booked for R10 417 on average, our data indicates R23 009 when flying from South Africa to Istanbul.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Turkish Airlines (92%), South African (92%) or IndiGo (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Istanbul.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Istanbul.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Istanbul as you normally would.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from South Africa 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 South Africa to Istanbul.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Istanbul?

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Deals for South Africa to Istanbul flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa 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 South Africa.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Istanbul with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from South Africa to Istanbul with no change fees.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Istanbul become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Istanbul from South Africa today and book when prices fit your budget.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 148

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 570	AverageR11 744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Algerie	CheapestR7 750	AverageR8 233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR8 008	AverageR10 248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 733	AverageR10 278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR9 605	AverageR13 522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
KLM	CheapestR9 831	AverageR12 727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 104	AverageR12 417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air Europa	CheapestR11 298	AverageR12 961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Air Europa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 332	AverageR15 656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR13 330	AverageR13 677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Istanbul is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Istanbul as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Istanbul

The most flights from ZA0 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 South Africa to Istanbul delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between South Africa and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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