JNB - IST

C$ 482 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul.
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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.JNB-IST
26h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.IST-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
C$ 825Etihad Airways
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jue., 12 jun. - dom., 22 jun.
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 a.m. - 6:10 a.m.JNB-IST
19h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.IST-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
C$ 829Etihad Airways
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lun., 16 jun. - jue., 26 jun.
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:00 a.m. - 8:10 p.m.IST-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
C$ 846Ethiopian Air
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mar., 20 may. - mar., 27 may.
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 p.m. - 4:45 a.m.JNB-IST
13h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:10 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.IST-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
C$ 884Ethiopian Air
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lun., 19 may. - jue., 29 may.
Qatar Airways Logo
8:25 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.JNB-IST
21h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.IST-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
C$ 962Qatar Airways
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mar., 17 jun. - mar., 24 jun.
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 p.m. - 4:35 a.m.JNB-IST
9h 45mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:50 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.IST-JNB
9h 45mdirect
C$ 973Turkish Airlines
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mar., 27 may. - dom., 1 jun.
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 p.m. - 4:35 a.m.JNB-IST
9h 45mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:50 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.IST-JNB
9h 45mdirect
C$ 994Turkish Airlines
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mar., 20 may. - lun., 26 may.
Emirates Logo
10:20 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.JNB-IST
22h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
2:10 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.IST-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,009Emirates
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sáb., 31 may. - mar., 3 jun.
Emirates Logo
7:10 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.JNB-IST
18h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
2:10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.IST-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,013Emirates
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dom., 15 jun. - sáb., 21 jun.
Qatar Airways Logo
1:55 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.JNB-IST
21h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.IST-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,023Qatar Airways
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dom., 22 jun. - dom., 6 jul.
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
JNB

For a smooth departure, consider using the Gautrain for secure travel to JNB, with trains running every 10 minutes during peak hours.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
IST

Upon arrival at IST, use the M11 Metro Line for a quick transfer to the city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Istanbul flights

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 round-trip 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$ 785 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,109 and C$ 897 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,781 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 482
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower 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
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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$ 348 for a one-way ticket and C$ 596 for a round-trip.

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

    Lufthansa, South African, KLM, 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 Airbus A350-900 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,042 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo,Thai Airways,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Thai Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo,Thai Airways,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Thai Airways, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

Friday

IndiGo,Thai Airways,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Thai Airways, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo,Thai Airways,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Thai Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

IndiGo,Thai Airways,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Thai Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo,Thai Airways,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Thai Airways, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

Friday

IndiGo,Thai Airways,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Thai Airways, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo,Thai Airways,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Thai Airways, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3563 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

6.0 GoodJ B, Apr 2025CRK - DOH
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It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

Liked some flight attendants. 1 was rude I'll not say her name I don't want to get her jn trouble on my flight back to Dallas from Doha. Very rude to some races of people clearly. She needs a better attitude and bedside manners. Asking her questions and she responds "WHAT" twice rudely like I was bothering her and "is it going to be cranberry or mango juice with an attitude".

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

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