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IST — JNB
May 12 — May 191
1 adult
Sun 12/5
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What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 7 May 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

R756

Cheapest round-trip flight

R1 704

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to Antalya.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Antalya.
On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul.
Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul.

Cheapest flights from Istanbul

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches.
Thu 16/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 22/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 506
Wed 11/913:40SAW - JNB
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 26/913:35JNB - SAW
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 562
Thu 16/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 19/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 562
Fri 17/520:05SAW - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 24/513:35JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R10 580
Tue 21/514:00IST - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEgypt Air
Wed 22/521:45JNB - IST
1 stop19h 00mEgypt Air
Deal found 6/5R10 580
Wed 11/914:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 26/99:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 599
Tue 21/57:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/79:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 636
Sun 19/57:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 26/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/5R10 654
Fri 17/520:05IST - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 24/513:35JNB - IST
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R10 673

Last-minute flight deals from Istanbul

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Istanbul. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 7 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches.
Thu 16/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 22/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 506
Thu 16/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 19/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 562
Wed 15/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 22/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 617
Wed 15/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 19/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 654
Wed 15/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 17/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 691
Sun 12/57:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 728
Wed 15/520:05SAW - JNB
1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 20/520:15JNB - SAW
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 857
Sun 12/513:40SAW - JNB
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 31/513:35JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R10 986
Thu 16/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/521:40JNB - IST
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5R11 263

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Istanbul to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches and data was last updated 7 May 2024.
Mon 10/64:30IST - FCO
1 stop4h 50mAir Serbia
Wed 12/621:00FCO - IST
1 stop17h 15mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/5R3 785
Sun 29/94:10IST - FCO
1 stop16h 30mAir Serbia
Mon 14/109:25FCO - IST
1 stop17h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/5R3 822
Wed 18/915:35IST - LHR
1 stop22h 55mAir Serbia
Sat 21/913:30LHR - IST
1 stop11h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/5R4 099
Tue 24/94:30IST - FCO
1 stop4h 50mAir Serbia
Mon 14/1014:40FCO - IST
1 stop11h 55mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/5R4 247
Fri 17/520:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 18/518:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5R4 358
Fri 17/520:25IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 19/518:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5R4 376
Wed 25/915:35IST - FCO
1 stop5h 05mAir Serbia
Thu 10/109:25FCO - IST
1 stop17h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/5R4 450
Fri 11/1014:00IST - CDG
1 stop8h 25mLufthansa
Tue 15/106:05CDG - IST
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 5/5R4 450
Thu 17/1017:10IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 22/1018:30LHR - IST
Nonstop3h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5R4 450

Direct flights from Istanbul

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Istanbul to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 7 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches.
Fri 21/61:25IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/718:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R14 365
Thu 20/61:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 7/717:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R14 569
Thu 6/61:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/618:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R15 159
Sat 22/61:15IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 7/717:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R15 270
Thu 16/51:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/517:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R15 289
Sat 22/61:15IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/718:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R15 473
Thu 16/51:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/518:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R15 547
Sat 18/51:15IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 19/517:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R16 249
Mon 20/51:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/718:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/5R16 397

Find flights from Istanbul within your budget

Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 7 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches

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R10 506 - R10 673

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Return

Price

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 16/5

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/5

1 stop19h 25m

R10 506

Istanbul Sabiha GokcenJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/9

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/9

1 stop28h 00m

R10 562

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 16/5

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/5

1 stop19h 25m

R10 562

Istanbul Sabiha GokcenJohannesburg OR Tambo

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 17/5

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/5

1 stop21h 35m

R10 580

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 21/5

1 stop18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/5

1 stop19h 00m

R10 580

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 11/9

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/9

1 stop19h 25m

R10 599

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 21/5

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/7

1 stop19h 25m

R10 636

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 19/5

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/5

1 stop19h 25m

R10 654

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Fri 17/5

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/5

1 stop21h 10m

R10 673

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 6/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Istanbul would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Istanbul by month

Plan your trip from Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Istanbul is currently R4 944 while a return flight costs R10 595. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of R506). Flying from Istanbul in August will prove the most costly (average of R621). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R1 625

February

R1 662

March

R1 920

April

R1 846

May

R1 496

June

R1 551

July

R1 754

August

R1 717

September

R1 846

October

R1 699

November

R1 699

December

R1 902

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Istanbul. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches.
8,1
Very Good
3 996 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

8,1
Very Good
3 996 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 996 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

8,1
Very Good
899 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 996 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

7,9
Good
1 602 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 996 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

7,7
Good
4 439 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 996 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

With Emirates the crew makes the biggest difference. Meal wasn’t amazing but the drinks make up for it all. It was a late flight so food wasn’t that important. The bar at the back of the A380 makes flying fun again

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Istanbul. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 7 May 2024.
  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Istanbul?

    For shorter trips consider Varna, Constanţa, and Bucharest as potential places to explore. All can be options to fly to and are within 232 km of Istanbul.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Istanbul?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Mexico City.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul?

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Istanbul would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul?

    Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Istanbul?

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