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R4 680+ Cheap flights to Turkey

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Flights to Turkey in 2025

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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 25 December 2025.

Wed 31/1216:50JNB - SAW
2 stops18h 20mRwandAir
Sat 10/113:40SAW - JNB
2 stops25h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 23/12R12 892
Tue 30/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop23h 16mKLM
Sat 10/113:00SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 05mKLM
Deal found 23/12R13 591
Wed 31/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 26mKLM
Sat 10/19:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Deal found 23/12R14 474
Sat 27/128:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/127:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/12R15 074
Wed 31/1216:50JNB - SAW
2 stops18h 20mRwandAir
Tue 6/113:40SAW - JNB
2 stops27h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 24/12R15 290
Sun 28/1221:45JNB - IST
1 stop19h 05mEgyptair
Sun 4/118:50IST - JNB
1 stop13h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 24/12R15 790

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Turkey on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 25 December 2025
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Find the latest flights to Turkey in 2025, 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 25 December 2025.

Return from

R9 111

One-way from

R4 680

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 625
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 25m 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. 2% potential increase in price (R265 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R179 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R9 910

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:45-11:55

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 15/4

13:45-8:50

1 stop20h 05m

R9 910

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 910

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 15/5

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R10 094

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:20-21:20

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 16/2

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 477

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 30/1

12:55-12:10

2 stops24h 15m

R10 493

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/2

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R10 693

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

18:50-13:20

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 27/1

14:20-10:25

1 stop21h 05m

R10 793

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

10:25-14:55

1 stop27h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

15:55-10:25

1 stop19h 30m

R10 793

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

18:50-14:25

1 stop18h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 16/2

20:05-10:25

1 stop15h 20m

R10 860

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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 16 hours 8 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Turkey. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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 Saturday, 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 733
Emirates
Emirates
From R9 323
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 441
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 402

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 25 December 2025.
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 25 December 2025.
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
3 443 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
3 443 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
3 690 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
1 337 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
4 113 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
917 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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 R365, while return flights cost around R754.

  • How much is a return flight to Turkey?

    A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R19 538, however they can be found for as little as R1 129.

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

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