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Cheap flights from South Africa to Turkey from R4 870

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 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
May 8 — May 151
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 8 April 2026.

Mon 11/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Tue 19/55:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 4/4R8 122
Mon 22/620:35
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 45m
Air Algerie
Sun 5/71:40
IST
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 4/4R8 139
Mon 25/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 40m
Air Algerie
Mon 8/616:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 3/4R8 156
Wed 29/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop27h 00m
Air Algerie
Fri 8/55:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 5/4R8 190
Sat 23/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 05m
Air Algerie
Fri 5/616:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 8/4R8 207
Wed 15/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air Algerie
Tue 21/416:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 7/4R8 274
Tue 28/420:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop21h 40m
Air Algerie
Mon 4/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 8/4R8 291
Mon 11/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop27h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 18/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 3/4R8 308
Sat 16/520:40
JNB
-
IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air Algerie
Fri 29/516:25
IST
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 7/4R8 325
Mon 7/920:00
JNB
-
IST
1 stop30h 45m
Air Algerie
Mon 14/95:00
IST
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 8/4R8 476
Thu 3/914:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/913:35
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R8 898
Thu 29/1012:45
JNB
-
SAW
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/1113:40
SAW
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4R9 083

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 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 122

One-way from

R4 870

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 633

Good round-trip deal

R11 819 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 342 or less
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 11/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/6
  • 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 692 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 633 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 8 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Turkey that are best for you.

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Price

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

20:35-3:45

1 stop30h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 19/6

16:25-9:15

1 stop17h 50m

R8 645

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:40-0:40

1 stop27h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

16:25-9:15

1 stop17h 50m

R8 645

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 16/9

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R9 976

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

19:30-17:30

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 6/5

11:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

R10 600

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - SAW

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 23/9

12:05-12:10

2 stops23h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 4/10

13:35-10:35

2 stops22h 00m

R10 600

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

11:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

R10 718

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

11:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

R10 718

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 20/5

11:00-12:55

1 stop26h 55m

R10 970

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

14:45-12:10

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 15/9

13:35-9:00

1 stop20h 25m

R11 341

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

20:55-12:10

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 19/6

13:35-9:00

1 stop20h 25m

R11 341

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Turkey

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Cheapflights Insights

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 623). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of R8 982). 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 8 April 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 142 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 8 April 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
3 558 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 558 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 428 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
4 300 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
999 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 558 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates 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 21h. Fly via Air Algerie, Etihad Airways, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Turkey is about 8425 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 807. Users have also found prices from R4 512 and R5 253 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 623). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of R8 982). 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 8 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR5 968AverageR12 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR6 630AverageR13 269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 190AverageR11 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 742AverageR9 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR7 825AverageR8 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 115AverageR10 606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 460AverageR12 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 617AverageR11 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 169AverageR16 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 416AverageR14 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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