Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

How often are flights from Istanbul to South Africa delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 19% of weekly flights between Istanbul and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 264 minutes.

Question 4

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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

R3 264 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 South African and Egyptair, with prices starting from R5 936 and R6 350, respectively.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa (average of R13 726). Flying from Istanbul to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 168). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R24 225 for a flight from Istanbul to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R9 762 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R13 659.

Question 12

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

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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: Thai Airways (100%), IndiGo (95%), Turkish Airlines( 94%).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Istanbul to South Africa, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air or Emirates.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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 Istanbul to South Africa.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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

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When you search for this flight from Istanbul to South Africa, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 19

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Istanbul to South Africa.

Question 20

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to South Africa from Istanbul shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Istanbul to South Africa 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 South Africa from Istanbul today and book when prices fit your budget.

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Average price	R12 147

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Egyptair	CheapestR9 485	AverageR11 376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 910	AverageR12 152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 206	AverageR13 679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 053	AverageR17 470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

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 19% of weekly flights between Istanbul and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 264 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 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 19% of flights being delayed.

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