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R4 645+ Cheap flights to Turkey

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Flights to Turkey in 2026

Find the latest flights to Turkey in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 8 January 2026.

Return from

R8 879

One-way from

R4 645

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 274
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/4-10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Turkey
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R146 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Fri 3/414:45JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 10/413:35SAW - JNB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R8 879
Thu 22/120:30JNB - IST
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 4/220:10IST - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1R8 879
Thu 2/414:45JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 8/413:35SAW - JNB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R8 895
Tue 21/411:55JNB - SAW
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 28/415:30SAW - JNB
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R8 912
Wed 21/112:45JNB - IST
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 28/120:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R9 010
Fri 20/213:45JNB - IST
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 27/213:50IST - JNB
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1R9 026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 8/4

13:35-9:00

1 stop20h 25m

R8 895

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

20:30-18:40

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 11/3

13:50-3:55

1 stop15h 05m

R8 944

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

12:45-18:40

1 stop28h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 9/2

13:50-8:40

1 stop19h 50m

R9 076

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 20/6

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R9 650

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 7/5

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R9 732

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R9 732

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-21:25

1 stop20h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

13:00-22:05

1 stop34h 05m

R9 781

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

23:15-21:00

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 7/5

8:50-21:20

1 stop37h 30m

R9 831

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

11:35-3:55

2 stops17h 20m

R9 995

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 7/5

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R10 060

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Turkey

How long is the flight to Turkey?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Turkey takes 13 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Turkey from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Turkey

The most flights from Johannesburg to Turkey 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Turkey?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Turkey are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R7 903
Emirates
Emirates
From R9 159
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 290
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 251

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Turkey are Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Turkey by month

Plan your trip to Turkey by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Turkey ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Turkey when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Turkey by month

Plan your trip to Turkey by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Turkey, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Turkey?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Turkey in the last few years. This data was updated on 8 January 2026.
The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Bodrum and Kayseri.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Turkey. 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 Turkey. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Turkey to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 701 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 360 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
935 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

FAQs about flying to Turkey

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Turkey on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Turkey.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

    Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt typically cost R350, while return flights cost around R664.

  • How much is a return flight to Turkey?

    A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R19 251, however they can be found for as little as R1 113.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Turkey, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Istanbul have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

    Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ambassador Spa & Beauty Airport Lounge is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

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