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Cheap flights from Istanbul to South Africa from R5 887

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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 23 November 2025.

Mon 8/1223:55IST - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/128:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R11 636
Mon 1/1213:35SAW - CPT
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - SAW
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R12 192
Sat 29/1113:40SAW - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - SAW
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R12 521
Tue 2/1210:25SAW - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - SAW
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R12 712
Tue 2/1210:25SAW - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:30CPT - SAW
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R12 886
Mon 8/129:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Tue 23/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 21mKLM
Deal found 23/11R12 904
Mon 1/127:25SAW - CPT
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:30CPT - SAW
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R12 990
Sun 30/1113:35SAW - CPT
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - SAW
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R13 025
Thu 25/127:35IST - JNB
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/18:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11R13 042
Wed 26/1119:30IST - CPT
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:30CPT - IST
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R13 234
Mon 8/129:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Mon 22/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 21mKLM
Deal found 21/11R13 268
Tue 30/127:35IST - JNB
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/114:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R13 320

Cheap 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 23 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 080

One-way from

R5 887

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R13 668
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R34 767 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 944 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 24/2

18:40-7:35

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:35-17:25

1 stop20h 50m

R11 288

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 24/2

14:55-10:25

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:35-1:00

1 stop28h 25m

R11 288

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 24/2

18:40-7:35

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

22:00-1:10

1 stop26h 10m

R11 288

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

14:45-10:25

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

22:00-13:55

1 stop38h 55m

R11 288

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

14:45-7:35

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

22:00-17:25

1 stop18h 25m

R11 288

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 25/2

7:35-7:35

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:35-0:50

1 stop28h 15m

R11 288

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sat 21/2

14:00-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-12:55

1 stop26h 05m

R12 556

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/12

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

R12 904

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 22/2

13:40-8:40

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

R12 973

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 25/2

13:40-8:40

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

R12 973

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa (average of R6 860). Flying from Istanbul to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R9 309). 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 23 November 2025.

When flying from Istanbul to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to South Africa. 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 TR5 to ZA0 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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Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% 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 23 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 663 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 312 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 050 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
896 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 422 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 20h. Istanbul and South Africa are separated by a distance of 7450 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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: IndiGo (72%), Thai Airways (68%), Turkish Airlines( 48%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R12 109 for a flight from Istanbul to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R11 679 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R12 678.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa (average of R6 860). Flying from Istanbul to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R9 309). 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 23 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 205AverageR8 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 688AverageR14 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 615AverageR12 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 621AverageR12 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 430AverageR14 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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