JNB - IST

C$ 781 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Thu, 9 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.JNB-IST
26h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.IST-JNB
19h 10m1 stop
C$ 797Etihad Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 a.m. - 6:25 a.m.JNB-IST
19h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.IST-JNB
19h 20m1 stop
C$ 801Etihad Airways
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:35 a.m. - 8:10 p.m.IST-JNB
13h 35m1 stop
C$ 828Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 13 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.JNB-IST
12h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:55 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.IST-JNB
14h 10m1 stop
C$ 860Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 28 Nov - Sun, 28 Dec
Emirates Logo
1:25 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.JNB-IST
31h 30m1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:40 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.IST-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
C$ 956Emirates
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Emirates Logo
10:05 a.m. - 5:55 p.m.JNB-IST
30h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
11:20 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.IST-JNB
22h 30m1 stop
C$ 962Emirates
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Tue, 25 Nov - Sun, 18 Jan
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11:59 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.JNB-IST
15h 56m1 stop
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4:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.IST-JNB
32h 20m1 stop
C$ 981
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Thu, 18 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.JNB-IST
21h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:10 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.IST-JNB
13h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,013Qatar Airways
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Wed, 24 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
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11:59 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.JNB-IST
15h 56m1 stop
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4:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.IST-JNB
32h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,055
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Fri, 19 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.JNB-IST
21h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:00 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.IST-JNB
21h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,118Qatar Airways
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
For a smooth departure, use Gautrain to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Use the M11 Metro Line from Istanbul Airport to the city.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from C$ 797 (round-trip)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 797
Overall average: C$ 873
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/10Wed 22/10
JNB - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,107
Typical prices: C$ 1,085-1410
Turkish Airlines
Fri 28/11Sat 27/12
JNB - IST • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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 original 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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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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

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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$ 783 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,113 and C$ 974 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$ 881 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 781
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% 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.
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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$ 564 for a one-way ticket and C$ 576 for a round-trip.

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

    Lufthansa, and South African 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$ 851 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the 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 3624 reviews
7.9Crew
7.4Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
Airline reviews

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

6.0 GoodLeticia, Sep 2025DOH - DFW
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The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

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 Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

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.

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