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Cheap flights from Istanbul to South Africa from R6 827

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
May 11 — May 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 April 2026.

Sun 24/51:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Air Algerie
Mon 8/620:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/4R8 468
Mon 18/51:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Air Algerie
Sat 30/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop27h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/4R8 583
Sun 17/51:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop32h 35m
Air Algerie
Wed 3/620:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 7/4R8 649
Sat 12/91:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Air Algerie
Sat 26/920:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop27h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 6/4R8 682
Tue 9/616:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Sat 11/720:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air Algerie
Deal found 7/4R8 862
Sun 17/52:50
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Emirates
Wed 3/613:30
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop22h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 7/4R12 538
Tue 13/1014:05
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Emirates
Thu 29/1022:20
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop26h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 9/4R12 670
Mon 7/914:05
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Emirates
Mon 28/919:10
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop16h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 11/4R12 702
Tue 5/52:50
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Emirates
Tue 19/519:10
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop29h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 10/4R12 719
Thu 10/914:05
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Emirates
Sun 27/922:20
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 11/4R12 965
Mon 14/914:05
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Emirates
Sat 26/919:10
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop16h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 6/4R12 998
Tue 9/614:05
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Emirates
Sat 11/719:10
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop29h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 7/4R13 014

Find flight deals from Istanbul to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Istanbul to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 518

One-way from

R6 827

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R12 916
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 25/5-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R19 248 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to South Africa 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 11 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/5

2:50-5:30

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

22:20-1:50

1 stop26h 30m

R13 490

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 18/6

13:35-9:00

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

R13 539

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 3/5

23:30-20:35

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

19:10-14:25

1 stop18h 15m

R13 589

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 14/5

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

22:20-1:50

1 stop26h 30m

R13 753

IstanbulCape Town

SAW - CPT

SAWCPT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 14/9

2:50-18:05

1 stop16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

13:15-13:05

1 stop22h 50m

R14 048

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

23:30-18:05

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

18:25-17:55

1 stop22h 30m

R14 147

IstanbulCape Town

SAW - CPT

SAWCPT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 26/9

2:50-18:05

1 stop16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

13:15-13:05

1 stop22h 50m

R14 376

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Sat 26/9

2:10-18:05

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

20:00-14:25

1 stop17h 25m

R14 458

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 8/6

16:25-11:30

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

18:25-21:35

1 stop26h 10m

R14 508

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 17/6

1:40-10:30

Nonstop9h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

13:30-9:50

1 stop19h 20m

R14 836

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul to South Africa

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa (average of R6 548). Flying from Istanbul to South Africa in February is currently the most expensive (average of R10 077). 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 IST to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 April 2026.

When flying from Istanbul to South Africa, 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 Istanbul to South Africa delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Istanbul and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 252 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 11 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Istanbul to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 305 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
417 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Istanbul to South Africa will take you 9h 50m. Istanbul and South Africa are separated by a distance of 7490 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    R3 224 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R6 271 and R6 785, respectively.

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

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

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

    Before booking your flight to South Africa from Istanbul, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (72%), IndiGo (72%), Thai Airways( 71%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R19 413 for a flight from Istanbul to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R10 567 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R14 097.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa (average of R6 548). Flying from Istanbul to South Africa in February is currently the most expensive (average of R10 077). 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 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to South Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to South Africa. 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 11 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 106AverageR8 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 210AverageR13 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 091AverageR11 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 368AverageR10 955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 865AverageR11 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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