What is the cheapest month to fly to Turkey?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Turkey is currently January ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Turkey on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Turkey.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

Kayseri is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Kayseri typically cost R566, while return flights cost around R916.

How much is a return flight to Turkey?

A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R662, however they can be found for as little as R96.

Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Turkey, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 50 minutes).

Does Istanbul have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

R13 561+ Flights to Turkey

Flights to Turkey in 2025

Return from	R9 889
One-way from	R5 284
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R10 305

KLM
20/2-1/3
2 total stops
50h 35m total
Johannesburg to Istanbul

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Qatar Airways
5/3
1 total stop
22h 00m total
Johannesburg to Turkey

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dom 16/223:55JNB - SAW

1 stop20h 25mKLM

dom 23/212:55SAW - JNB

1 stop34h 05mKLM

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gio 13/213:20JNB - SAW

1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways

sab 22/220:10SAW - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/2R10 040

gio 13/223:55JNB - IST

1 stop16h 00mKLM

gio 27/217:55IST - JNB

1 stop29h 05mKLM

Deal found 3/2R10 040

dom 16/210:10JNB - IST

2 stops35h 35mLufthansa

mer 12/36:50IST - JNB

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 3/2R10 059

dom 16/219:40JNB - IST

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

mar 4/317:55IST - JNB

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/2R10 342

lun 10/314:35JNB - IST

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

lun 17/323:55IST - JNB

1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/2R10 399

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gio 20/223:55JNB - SAW

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1 stop34h 05mKLM

Deal found 2/2R9 889

gio 13/213:20JNB - SAW

1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways

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dom 16/210:10JNB - IST

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mer 12/36:50IST - JNB

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

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dom 16/219:40JNB - IST

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

mer 12/317:55IST - JNB

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/2R10 342

lun 10/314:35JNB - IST

1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air

lun 17/323:55IST - JNB

1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/2R10 399

lun 10/318:50JNB - IST

1 stop18h 35mEmirates

dom 16/31:50IST - JNB

1 stop20h 00mEmirates

Deal found 3/2R10 720

mer 23/49:55JNB - IST

1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways

gio 1/57:25IST - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/2R10 776

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gio 13/213:20JNB - SAW

1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways

sab 22/220:10SAW - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways

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gio 13/223:55JNB - IST

1 stop16h 00mKLM

mar 25/217:55IST - JNB

1 stop29h 05mKLM

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dom 16/223:55JNB - SAW

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dom 23/212:55SAW - JNB

1 stop34h 05mKLM

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dom 16/210:10JNB - IST

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mer 12/36:50IST - JNB

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dom 16/219:40JNB - IST

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gio 27/218:50IST - JNB

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Deal found 3/2R10 512

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1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air

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lun 10/319:40JNB - SAW

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 16/2

23:55-21:20

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

dom 23/2

12:55-22:00

1 stop34h 05m

R9 833

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 13/2

13:20-19:05

1 stop28h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

sab 22/2

20:10-15:20

1 stop20h 10m

R10 040

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 13/2

23:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

ven 28/2

17:55-22:00

1 stop29h 05m

R10 040

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 16/2

10:10-22:45

2 stops35h 35m

Istanbul

lun 3/3

6:50-7:05

2 stops25h 15m

R10 059

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 16/2

19:40-4:10

1 stop31h 30m

Istanbul

mar 4/3

17:55-22:00

1 stop29h 05m

R10 342

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 10/3

14:35-5:00

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul

lun 17/3

23:55-13:10

1 stop14h 15m

R10 399

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 19/2

20:00-18:40

1 stop21h 40m

Istanbul

lun 24/2

13:50-9:25

1 stop20h 35m

R10 512

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 10/3

18:50-14:25

1 stop18h 35m

Istanbul

dom 16/3

1:50-20:50

1 stop20h 00m

R10 720

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 23/4

9:55-6:20

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul

gio 1/5

7:25-8:35

1 stop26h 10m

R10 776

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven 23/5

21:45-13:00

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul

sab 31/5

18:35-7:10

1 stop13h 35m

R10 927

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Best time to book a flight to Turkey

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Travel insights for flights to Turkey

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Turkey including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Turkey?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Turkey takes 13 hours 33 minutes. Flights to Turkey from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Turkey?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Turkey should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Turkey?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Turkey are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

From R493

Emirates

From R575

Ethiopian Air

From R468

Turkish Airlines

From R631

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Turkey are Etihad Airways, KLM and Air Algerie.

Rainfall in Turkey by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Turkey ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Turkey when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Turkey by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Turkey, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways to Turkey by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 314 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 711 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 470 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 189 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Turkey on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Turkey.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?
Kayseri is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Kayseri typically cost R566, while return flights cost around R916.
How much is a return flight to Turkey?
A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R662, however they can be found for as little as R96.
Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Turkey, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 50 minutes).
Does Istanbul have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Istanbul?
Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

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Travel insights for flights to Turkey

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Turkey including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Turkey. Price data was last updated on 1 September 2024.

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Rainfall in Turkey by month

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Temperature in Turkey by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways to Turkey by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

How much is a return flight to Turkey?

Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

Does Istanbul have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

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