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Cheap flights from South Africa to Turkey from R5 133

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Apr 26 — May 31
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 27 March 2026.

Sat 4/420:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 55m
Air Algerie
Sun 12/416:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 26/3R8 265
Tue 2/620:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air Algerie
Tue 9/616:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 26/3R8 299
Sat 23/522:25
JNB
-
IST
1 stop25h 15m
Air Algerie
Sat 30/51:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 23/3R8 316
Mon 30/320:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Tue 7/45:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 24/3R8 350
Wed 1/720:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 30m
Air Algerie
Sun 12/716:45
IST
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 25/3R8 385
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop27h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 1/616:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 26/3R8 402
Mon 4/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Mon 11/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 27/3R8 453
Mon 28/920:35
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 45m
Air Algerie
Mon 12/105:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 27/3R8 487
Mon 11/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Mon 18/520:30
IST
-
JNB
1 stop37h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 24/3R8 504
Mon 13/422:25
JNB
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Air Algerie
Tue 21/416:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 23/3R8 556
Tue 8/1213:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 16/1213:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R9 531
Wed 12/812:40
JNB
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SAW
1 stop22h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 19/813:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R9 565

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 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 248

One-way from

R5 133

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 233

Good round-trip deal

R11 319 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 213 or less
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R2 609 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 712 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 27 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

20:45-0:40

1 stop26h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 21/6

5:00-11:15

2 stops31h 15m

R8 744

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 21/6

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R10 044

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

12:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 21/6

13:35-15:20

1 stop26h 45m

R10 489

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

13:15-13:05

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 14/6

14:05-11:30

1 stop22h 25m

R11 687

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

18:25-13:05

1 stop17h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 8/5

14:05-16:40

1 stop27h 35m

R11 704

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

13:30-1:50

1 stop35h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 6/5

14:05-5:30

1 stop16h 25m

R11 738

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

13:15-1:50

1 stop35h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 9/5

14:05-11:30

1 stop22h 25m

R11 755

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

18:25-1:50

1 stop30h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 16/5

2:50-11:30

1 stop33h 40m

R11 773

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

18:25-21:35

1 stop26h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 14/6

23:30-16:40

1 stop18h 10m

R11 790

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

22:20-21:35

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 12/5

2:10-16:15

1 stop15h 05m

R11 944

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Turkey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Turkey from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 725). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 103). 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 27 March 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.

How often are flights from South Africa to Turkey delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between South Africa and Turkey have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 9% 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 27 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Turkey, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
3 545 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
7,4
Good
4 282 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
1 430 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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
981 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

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 22h 30m. Fly via Air Algerie, Qatar Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Turkey is about 7450 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 866. Users have also found prices from R4 581 and R5 334 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 725). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 103). 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 27 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR6 060AverageR12 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR6 733AverageR13 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 695AverageR12 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 862AverageR10 006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 945AverageR8 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 240AverageR10 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 606AverageR12 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 783AverageR11 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 305AverageR17 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 592AverageR14 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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