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R4 985+ 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 20 March 2026.

Mon 11/522:25
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 25/520:30
IST
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 16/3R8 163
Wed 1/422:25
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
Air Algerie
Mon 6/420:30
IST
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 17/3R8 213
Sat 23/522:25
JNB
-
IST
1 stop25h 15m
Air Algerie
Sun 31/55:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Air Algerie
Deal found 20/3R8 230
Mon 4/522:25
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 11/520:30
IST
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 20/3R8 247
Wed 8/422:25
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
Air Algerie
Tue 14/416:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/3R8 281
Wed 25/322:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop25h 10m
Air Algerie
Tue 31/35:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Air Algerie
Deal found 17/3R8 298

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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 20 March 2026.

Return from

R8 163

One-way from

R4 985

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 106
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 11/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/6
  • 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 (R150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

22:25-0:40

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

1:40-6:25

1 stop29h 45m

R8 737

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

20:40-12:10

1 stop14h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 17/5

13:35-8:50

1 stop20h 15m

R10 039

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 25/6

13:35-4:00

1 stop15h 25m

R10 224

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 25/6

13:35-4:00

1 stop15h 25m

R10 478

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:45-7:20

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

20:05-8:50

1 stop13h 45m

R10 867

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

20:55-11:55

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 24/4

13:45-8:50

1 stop20h 05m

R11 019

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

20:55-11:55

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 18/4

20:05-8:50

1 stop13h 45m

R11 154

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:40-11:15

1 stop21h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 24/4

13:45-8:50

1 stop20h 05m

R11 441

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

13:30-14:25

1 stop23h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 10/5

19:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

R11 712

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

9:25-12:10

3 stops25h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/6

13:35-16:10

1 stop27h 35m

R11 965

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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 15 hours 51 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 R8 138
Emirates
Emirates
From R6 649
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 029
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 031

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Turkey are Etihad Airways, Air Algerie 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 20 March 2026.
The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Kayseri and Bodrum.

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 20 March 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
3 544 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 259 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
971 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates 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?

    Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt typically cost R462, while return flights cost around R1 082.

  • How much is a return flight to Turkey?

    A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R13 186, however they can be found for as little as R1 795.

  • 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).

  • 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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