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R5 212+ 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 14 April 2026.

Wed 1/720:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Tue 7/716:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/4R7 966
Mon 20/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Sun 3/516:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 9/4R7 983
Sat 9/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air Algerie
Tue 19/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 9/4R7 999
Mon 20/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Mon 27/416:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 12/4R8 016
Mon 25/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop27h 00m
Air Algerie
Fri 29/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 10/4R8 065
Mon 4/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Mon 25/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 12/4R8 082

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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 14 April 2026.

Return from

R7 966

One-way from

R4 899

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 424
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 1/7-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Turkey
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R154 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R153 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

20:00-15:20

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 19/7

16:45-7:45

1 stop16h 00m

R8 461

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

20:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 19/7

13:35-15:20

1 stop26h 45m

R11 876

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

13:30-1:50

1 stop35h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 16/6

14:05-10:15

1 stop21h 10m

R12 222

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

10:05-13:05

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 30/9

14:05-10:15

1 stop21h 10m

R12 222

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

19:10-13:05

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/5

2:50-5:30

1 stop27h 40m

R12 222

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

10:05-13:05

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 9/6

14:05-10:15

1 stop21h 10m

R12 238

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

22:20-14:25

1 stop15h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 4/6

16:25-16:15

1 stop24h 50m

R12 321

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

19:10-13:05

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 21/7

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

R12 403

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

20:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 17/7

13:35-15:20

1 stop26h 45m

R13 657

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

20:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 19/7

13:35-15:20

1 stop26h 45m

R13 657

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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 23 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.

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 942
Emirates
Emirates
From R6 490
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 156
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 962

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Turkey are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Air Algerie.

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 14 April 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 14 April 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
3 559 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 430 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
4 304 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 001 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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?

    Kayseri is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Kayseri typically cost R580, while return flights cost around R754.

  • How much is a return flight to Turkey?

    A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R14 913, however they can be found for as little as R4 572.

  • 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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