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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.SAR 1,034 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,034, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,068 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,068, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,091 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,091, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,125 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,125, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,190 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,190, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,204 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 29 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,204, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,258 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,258, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,282 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,282, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
Apr
from SAR 1,125
May
from SAR 1,068
Jun
from SAR 1,091
Jul
from SAR 1,190
Aug
from SAR 1,282
Sep
from SAR 1,258
Oct
from SAR 1,034
Nov
from SAR 1,290
Dec
from SAR 1,204
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Johannesburg to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundSAR 1,034
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time9 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is SAR 1,940. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Thai Airways fly direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul.
As of April 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Johannesburg, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 1,940.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Qatar Airways. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg

Looking for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Istanbul? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Johannesburg to Istanbul. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
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  • Flex your dates to find the best Johannesburg-Istanbul ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Johannesburg.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Johannesburg-Istanbul flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Johannesburg and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Johannesburg to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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