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Cheap flights from South Africa to Turkey from R4 597

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Mar 3 — Mar 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Turkey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 February 2026.

Tue 17/212:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/213:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R8 486
Thu 26/213:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/313:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R8 519
Thu 5/213:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/213:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R8 615
Fri 1/514:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/513:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R8 647
Fri 27/312:45
JNB
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SAW
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/313:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R8 679
Tue 7/414:45
JNB
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SAW
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/413:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R8 695
Thu 2/414:45
JNB
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SAW
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/413:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R8 712
Mon 9/213:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/213:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R8 712
Wed 1/414:45
JNB
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SAW
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/413:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/1R8 744
Thu 5/213:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/213:50
IST
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JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/2R8 760
Mon 9/29:50
JNB
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SAW
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/221:40
SAW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R8 792
Tue 10/213:45
JNB
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SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/213:40
SAW
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JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R8 808

Find flight deals from South Africa to Turkey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Turkey flight deals. Data was last updated 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 470

One-way from

R4 597

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 178

Good round-trip deal

R10 487 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 660 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R1 772 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 310 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Turkey that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 February 2026.
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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 21/2

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R8 486

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/3

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R8 519

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 6/5

13:35-8:50

1 stop20h 15m

R8 647

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 14/4

13:35-15:50

1 stop27h 15m

R8 695

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 15/4

13:35-15:50

1 stop27h 15m

R8 744

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 11/6

13:35-16:10

1 stop27h 35m

R8 792

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

13:45-12:20

1 stop21h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 16/2

20:10-8:40

1 stop13h 30m

R8 888

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:40-18:35

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R8 953

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 13/5

13:35-16:10

1 stop27h 35m

R9 001

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

13:45-12:20

1 stop21h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 5/3

13:50-8:40

1 stop19h 50m

R9 001

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Turkey

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Turkey

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Turkey?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Turkey (average of R6 317). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 840). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to TR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Turkey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 February 2026.

When flying from South Africa to Turkey, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Turkey

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Turkey. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 February 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to TR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Turkey delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between South Africa and Turkey have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Turkey flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Turkey flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 1 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Turkey, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 378 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 210 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Turkey. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Turkey?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Turkey in 12h 50m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Emirates, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Turkey is about 7044 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Turkey one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 631. Users have also found prices from R4 237 and R5 010 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Turkey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Turkey flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Turkey?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Turkey.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Turkey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Turkey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Turkey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Turkey (average of R6 317). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 840). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Turkey

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Turkey. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR5 693AverageR11 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 385AverageR9 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 521AverageR7 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR7 740AverageR10 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 800AverageR10 040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 881AverageR12 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 044AverageR11 519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 230AverageR10 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 031AverageR15 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 889AverageR13 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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