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C$ 442 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Istanbul (JNB-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:20 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
12:10 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.IST-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
C$ 741Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 23 May - Tue, 4 Jun
8:20 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
12:10 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.IST-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
C$ 769Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 18 May - Tue, 28 May
8:15 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.JNB-IST
21h 20m1 stop
8:05 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.IST-JNB
21h 55m1 stop
C$ 837Qatar Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
1:35 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.JNB-IST
15h 45m1 stop
8:05 p.m. - 9:50 a.m.IST-JNB
14h 45m1 stop
C$ 838Qatar Airways
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Mon, 3 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
6:05 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.JNB-IST
9h 55mdirect
1:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.IST-JNB
9h 40mdirect
C$ 958Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 24 May - Thu, 30 May
6:05 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.JNB-IST
9h 55mdirect
1:40 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.IST-JNB
9h 40mdirect
C$ 1,051Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
10:20 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.JNB-IST
15h 05m1 stop
2:10 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.IST-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,059Emirates
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Tue, 21 May - Wed, 29 May
1:15 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.JNB-IST
28h 05m2 stops
2:45 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.IST-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,074
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Fri, 16 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
10:45 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.JNB-IST
18h 35m2 stops
7:25 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.IST-JNB
26h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,077
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Mon, 2 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
7:10 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.JNB-IST
25h 25m1 stop
7:25 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.IST-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,314Emirates
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Tue, 18 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul

Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 701 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 915 and C$ 892 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Johannesburg to Istanbul were found on Ethiopian Air (C$ 741) and Qatar Airways (C$ 837). Etihad Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at C$ 442.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 55m. The most common departure time is 5:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul take?

The duration of a direct flight to Istanbul from Johannesburg is typically 9h 55m. The journey crosses a distance of 12,055 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 5:55 pm and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 4:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 6:05 pm and lands at 5:00 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 442
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport was C$ 322 for a one-way ticket and C$ 539 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    Lufthansa, KLM, South African, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/5Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 25mJNB-IST
C$ 442
31/5Fri
3 stopsQatar Airways
25h 10mJNB-IST
C$ 621
28/6Fri
2 stopsRwandAir
17h 55mJNB-IST
C$ 657
27/6Thu
2 stopsRwandAir
31h 35mJNB-IST
C$ 796
28/6Fri
3 stopsEthiopian Air
41h 10mJNB-IST
C$ 2,866
28/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
C$ 3,295
31/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
C$ 4,126
28/6Fri
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
C$ 4,132
3/7Wed
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
C$ 4,134

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Last minute flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 15mJNB-IST
20/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 30mIST-JNB
C$ 741
13/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
21h 15mJNB-IST
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
22h 05mIST-JNB
C$ 4,654

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Johannesburg - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (undefined)South Africa

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Cabin classes:

C$ 4,700
C$ 1,334

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