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R4 788+ Cheap flights to Turkey

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Flights to Turkey in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Turkey. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 January 2026.

Thu 30/414:45
JNB
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SAW
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/513:35
SAW
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JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R8 723
Thu 5/213:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/213:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R8 739
Fri 27/312:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/313:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R8 821
Thu 7/514:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/513:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R8 838
Tue 20/112:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 28/120:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R8 871
Sun 8/213:45
JNB
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SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/213:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R8 887

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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 19 January 2026.

Return from

R8 739

One-way from

R4 952

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 248
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Turkey
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R129 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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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 15/5

13:35-8:50

1 stop20h 15m

R8 821

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 30/3

13:35-4:00

1 stop15h 25m

R8 871

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

13:45-18:40

1 stop27h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 10/2

13:50-8:40

1 stop19h 50m

R8 903

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

20:55-18:35

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 6/4

13:45-4:00

1 stop15h 15m

R9 313

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 23/2

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R9 363

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-12:55

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

14:00-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R9 477

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 10/2

11:35-3:55

2 stops17h 20m

R9 625

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 25/2

16:00-22:05

1 stop31h 05m

R9 723

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 723

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 15/3

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R9 723

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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 17 hours 12 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 (1 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 896
Emirates
Emirates
From R9 169
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 291
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 249

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 19 January 2026.
The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul and Antalya.

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 19 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
3 479 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 720 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 373 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 196 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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?

    Kayseri is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Kayseri typically cost R350, while return flights cost around R663.

  • How much is a return flight to Turkey?

    A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R19 234, however they can be found for as little as R1 112.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Turkey, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 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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