What is the cheapest month to fly to Turkey?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Turkey is currently January ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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 R366, while return flights cost around R906.

How much is a return flight to Turkey?

A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R77, however they can be found for as little as R62.

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 45 minutes).

Which airport is closest to Taksim Square?

f being close to Taksim Square is important to you, you’ll want to land at Istanbul Airport.

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. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

R5 549+ Cheap Flights to Turkey

Flights to Turkey in 2025

Return from	R9 387
One-way from	R5 496
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 167

Qatar Airways
9/10-23/10
2 total stops
55h 25m total
Johannesburg to Istanbul

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Etihad Airways
15/9
1 total stop
26h 15m total
Johannesburg to Turkey

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 419 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 September 2025.

Thu 9/1013:55JNB - SAW

1 stop27h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 23/1013:35SAW - JNB

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Deal found 11/9R9 387

Mon 27/109:50JNB - IST

1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 3/117:25IST - JNB

1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R9 387

Wed 17/99:50JNB - IST

1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways

Wed 24/914:10IST - JNB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R9 422

Thu 18/99:50JNB - IST

1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/914:10IST - JNB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R9 544

Thu 9/109:50JNB - IST

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Fri 17/107:30IST - JNB

1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R9 579

Thu 9/109:50JNB - IST

1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 23/1014:10IST - JNB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R9 701

Best flights to Turkey
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Turkey that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Sun 22/29:50JNB - IST

1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/314:00IST - JNB

1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R9 492

Sun 22/213:45JNB - SAW

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 6/313:40SAW - JNB

1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R9 736

Fri 30/123:59JNB - SAW

1 stop16h 26mKLM

Sat 14/212:55SAW - JNB

1 stop34h 10mKLM

Deal found 10/9R10 015

Sat 1/118:20JNB - IST

1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 8/117:35IST - JNB

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/9R11 760

Mon 27/1014:30JNB - IST

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1111:35IST - JNB

2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 319

Sat 11/1010:05JNB - IST

1 stop30h 50mEmirates

Fri 17/102:10IST - JNB

1 stop28h 20mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R12 807

Thu 5/319:10JNB - BJV

1 stop12h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 9/321:45BJV - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/9R17 466

Direct flights to Turkey
Explore direct flight options to Turkey based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Thu 5/219:10JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 15/22:05IST - JNB

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R12 999

Thu 9/1017:50JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 22/101:50IST - JNB

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R13 400

Tue 28/1019:10JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 2/112:05IST - JNB

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Deal found 11/9R13 488

Fri 24/1017:55JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 29/102:05IST - JNB

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R13 749

Tue 25/1119:10JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 18/12:05IST - JNB

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R13 976

Mon 24/1119:05JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines

Fri 28/112:05IST - JNB

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R14 151

Mon 27/1019:05JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 2/112:05IST - JNB

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R14 570

Tue 13/119:10JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 15/22:05IST - JNB

Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R14 936

Sun 26/1019:05JNB - IST

Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines

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Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R15 163

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Tue 16/99:50JNB - IST

1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/914:10IST - JNB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R9 736

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Deal found 11/9R9 422

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Sun 21/99:50JNB - IST

1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways

Mon 29/97:30IST - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9R9 911

Thu 9/1013:55JNB - SAW

1 stop27h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 23/1013:35SAW - JNB

1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways

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Thu 9/109:50JNB - IST

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Fri 17/107:30IST - JNB

1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R9 579

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1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9R9 701

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Mon 3/117:25IST - JNB

1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R9 387

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Deal found 11/9R9 771

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

9:50-6:20

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 6/3

14:00-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R9 492

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 6/3

13:40-8:40

1 stop20h 00m

R9 736

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

9:50-6:20

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

7:25-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

R9 754

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 015

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

23:15-21:05

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 2/10

14:40-21:35

1 stop31h 55m

R10 033

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 19/1

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 050

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 28/12

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R11 150

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 28/12

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R11 150

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 31/12

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R11 150

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 8/11

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R11 219

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Best time to book a flight to Turkey

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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 14 hours 22 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Turkey?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Turkey should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

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

Rainfall in Turkey 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

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?

The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Antalya and Bodrum.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

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

3 334 reviews

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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

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

7,4

Good

1 250 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

3 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

861 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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 R366, while return flights cost around R906.
How much is a return flight to Turkey?
A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R77, however they can be found for as little as R62.
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 45 minutes).
Which airport is closest to Taksim Square?
f being close to Taksim Square is important to you, you’ll want to land at Istanbul Airport.
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. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

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How long is the flight to Turkey?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Turkey?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Turkey. Price data was last updated on 1 September 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Turkey?

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Rainfall in Turkey by month

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

Temperature in Turkey by month

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

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 12 September 2025.

The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Antalya and Bodrum.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

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.

FAQs about flying to Turkey

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

What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

How much is a return flight to Turkey?

Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

Which airport is closest to Taksim Square?

Does Istanbul have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

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