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Cheap flights from South Africa to Turkey from R5 130

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Jul 12 — Jul 191
1 adult

Cheap 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 7 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 716

One-way from

R5 130

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 929

Good round-trip deal

R12 136 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 672 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 00m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 249 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 898 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Turkey.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Turkey.

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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 7 July 2025.

Wed 20/89:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 27/87:30IST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/7R9 716
Thu 23/1020:25JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 30/1013:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R9 821
Wed 30/713:55JNB - IST
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 6/813:45IST - JNB
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R9 926
Tue 9/923:30JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 40mKLM
Thu 18/912:40SAW - JNB
1 stop33h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/7R10 137
Thu 24/78:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/78:00IST - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R10 172
Sat 20/913:00CPT - IST
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 28/920:05IST - CPT
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R10 225
Sat 30/813:00CPT - SAW
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 7/920:05SAW - CPT
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R10 524
Mon 13/1021:45JNB - IST
1 stop28h 05mEgyptair
Sat 25/104:30IST - JNB
1 stop27h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 7/7R10 752
Wed 1/1012:05DUR - SAW
2 stops29h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 7/1020:05SAW - DUR
2 stops15h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R11 297
Thu 18/923:15CPT - SAW
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Tue 30/914:35SAW - CPT
1 stop31h 50mKLM
Deal found 5/7R11 385
Wed 10/920:25JNB - SAW
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/920:05SAW - JNB
3 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R11 543
Thu 31/713:25JNB - IST
1 stop31h 10mEmirates
Sun 3/816:25IST - JNB
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 5/7R11 560

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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 7 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Turkey that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Turkey

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 27/8

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R9 716

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

20:25-18:45

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 30/10

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R9 821

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

13:55-11:55

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 6/8

13:45-9:35

1 stop20h 50m

R9 926

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

23:30-17:10

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 18/9

12:40-21:35

1 stop33h 55m

R10 137

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

13:00-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 13/8

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R10 137

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 29/7

8:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R10 172

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/8

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 7/9

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R10 524

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

21:45-2:50

1 stop28h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 25/10

4:30-7:10

1 stop27h 40m

R10 752

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - SAW

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 1/10

12:05-18:45

2 stops29h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 7/10

20:05-10:35

2 stops15h 30m

R11 297

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

23:15-21:05

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 30/9

14:35-21:25

1 stop31h 50m

R11 385

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 R539). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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 7 July 2025.

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 7 July 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to TR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 7 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Turkey, such as Emirates, KLM, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 130. Users have also found prices from R5 692 and R7 502 on Etihad 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 R539). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). 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 7 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR8 380AverageR11 741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 390AverageR12 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 460AverageR11 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 525AverageR16 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 633AverageR11 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 892AverageR10 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 782AverageR11 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 801AverageR12 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 094AverageR13 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR11 381AverageR14 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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