R4 989+ Cheap flights to Turkey

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Turkey in 2025

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 14 October 2025.

Return from

R9 511

One-way from

R5 249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 035
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/11-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 513 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 160 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Mon 3/1113:45JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 9/1113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/10R9 511
Fri 7/1113:45JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/10R9 580
Mon 3/119:50JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/1119:30IST - JNB
1 stop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/10R9 684
Sun 19/109:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/107:30IST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/10R9 771
Tue 28/1013:45JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/10R9 840
Mon 17/1113:45JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 24/1113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/10R9 926

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 19/2

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R9 944

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 15/11

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 238

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/11

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 238

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

R10 238

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

R10 238

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 14/2

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 238

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 19/1

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 256

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 16/1

13:40-8:40

1 stop20h 00m

R10 308

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/12

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 810

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

23:59-16:55

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 14/11

17:55-12:10

2 stops19h 15m

R11 070

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 15 hours 36 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.

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

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 October 2025.
The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Antalya 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 October 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.

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Turkey.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen typically cost R345, while return flights cost around R797.

  • 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).

  • 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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