Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Turkey?

Returning to South Africa from Turkey COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Turkey must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Turkey are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Turkey for under R5 200?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Turkey within the next 7 days for less than R5 200.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Turkey from South Africa. Prices for March average R8 325 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R6 072. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 23% on your journey compared to booking in March

Question 3

Are there direct flights from South Africa to Turkey for under R5 600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to Turkey under R5 600. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Turkey is less than R5 843.

Question 4

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Turkey at least 16 days early can save you up to 3% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 16 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Turkey for as little as R8 065 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R8 476 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 5

Can I fly back to South Africa from Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Turkey

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Turkey must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Turkey are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 6

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Turkey have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of the carriers operating flights from South Africa to Turkey that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 7

Can I find flights from South Africa to Turkey for under R5 200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Turkey for under R5 200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R5 113, but on average you can expect to pay R5 387.

Question 8

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Turkey (ZA - TR)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Egypt Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 713. Users have also found prices from R4 200 and R4 672 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

Question 10

Can I fly to Turkey from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Turkey

Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Turkey.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Turkey.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Turkey.

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Form for Entry to Turkey - Mandatory to fill 72h before arrival.

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Cheap flights from South Africa to Turkey

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Turkey?

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Turkey?

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Turkey (ZA - TR)?