R4 719+ 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 14/1. 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

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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 30 December 2025.

Sun 28/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 21mKLM
Mon 12/19:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Deal found 28/12R11 039
Mon 29/1219:20JNB - SAW
2 stops25h 00mKLM
Mon 12/19:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Deal found 28/12R11 590
Mon 29/1223:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Mon 12/117:55IST - JNB
2 stops43h 15mKLM
Deal found 28/12R13 174
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - IST
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/117:55IST - JNB
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R13 724
Mon 29/1223:59JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 26mKLM
Mon 5/19:00SAW - JNB
1 stop38h 05mKLM
Deal found 29/12R15 625
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Mon 12/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 28/12R17 226

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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 30 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 30 December 2025.

Return from

R9 122

One-way from

R4 719

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 673
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/1-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R277 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R183 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R9 422

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R9 772

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 22/1

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

R9 839

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 28/1

16:00-22:05

1 stop31h 05m

R9 972

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

23:15-21:00

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 9/4

8:50-21:20

1 stop37h 30m

R9 972

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

23:15-17:05

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 11/4

8:50-21:20

1 stop37h 30m

R9 972

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

23:15-17:05

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 9/4

8:50-21:20

1 stop37h 30m

R9 972

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

23:15-21:00

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 11/4

8:50-21:20

1 stop37h 30m

R9 972

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

23:15-21:00

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 10/4

8:50-21:20

1 stop37h 30m

R9 972

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

23:00-21:00

2 stops21h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R10 072

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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 2 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 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 30 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 30 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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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 R675.

  • How much is a return flight to Turkey?

    A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R19 561, however they can be found for as little as R1 131.

  • 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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