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IST — JNB
May 21 — May 281
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

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 16 May 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

R829

Cheapest round-trip flight

R1 722

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

Kayseri (ASR)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to Kayseri.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Antalya.
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On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul.
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Kayseri (ASR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul.
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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 16 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches.
Thu 1/814:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 7/89:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R7 544
Thu 25/77:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/89:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R7 562
Sun 21/77:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 16/89:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R7 617
Sun 28/77:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/89:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R7 635
Sun 21/77:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/79:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R7 653
Sun 4/814:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/89:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/5R7 690
Thu 8/87:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/89:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R7 799
Tue 6/87:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 16/89:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R8 073
Tue 13/87:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/89:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/5R8 109

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 16 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches.
Wed 22/514:45IST - JNB
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/59:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R9 913
Tue 21/57:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/79:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5R10 514
Tue 21/57:25IST - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/79:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/5R10 569
Tue 21/50:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/514:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R12 136
Wed 22/513:45IST - JNB
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/513:35JNB - IST
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R12 938
Mon 27/520:05IST - CPT
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 2/66:50CPT - IST
2 stops27h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R13 430
Mon 27/513:45IST - CPT
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 2/613:00CPT - IST
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R13 466
Tue 21/513:40SAW - JNB
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 11/720:15JNB - SAW
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R13 576
Thu 23/58:00IST - JNB
1 stop30h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 6/68:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R13 594

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 621 135 searches and data was last updated 16 May 2024.
Mon 5/810:15IST - BEG
1 stop4h 10mTAROM
Wed 7/813:55BEG - IST
1 stop7h 30mTAROM
Deal found 16/5R2 970
Sat 12/1016:40IST - BEG
1 stop19h 20mAir Serbia
Sun 13/100:45BEG - IST
Nonstop1h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/5R3 098
Mon 11/118:30IST - LHR
Nonstop4h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 14/1117:30LHR - IST
Nonstop4h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/5R3 225
Fri 5/715:40IST - BEG
Nonstop1h 40mAir Serbia
Fri 5/70:35BEG - IST
1 stop16h 05mAir Serbia
Deal found 15/5R3 426
Mon 27/516:35IST - BEG
Nonstop1h 40mAir Serbia
Mon 3/60:55BEG - IST
Nonstop1h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 15/5R3 517
Sat 15/616:35IST - BEG
Nonstop1h 40mAir Serbia
Wed 19/612:10BEG - IST
Nonstop1h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/5R3 535
Tue 9/716:40IST - BEG
1 stop19h 20mAir Serbia
Wed 10/70:45BEG - IST
Nonstop1h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/5R3 608
Mon 9/94:30IST - FCO
1 stop4h 50mAir Serbia
Wed 18/921:00FCO - IST
1 stop5h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 16/5R3 736
Tue 4/616:40IST - BEG
1 stop14h 10mAir Serbia
Wed 5/60:45BEG - IST
Nonstop1h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 15/5R3 790

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 16 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 135 searches.
Tue 21/51:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/518:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R14 997
Sat 8/61:15IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 14/618:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/5R15 161
Mon 24/61:40IST - CPT
Nonstop11h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 6/716:35CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R15 325
Fri 14/61:25IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 23/617:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R15 671
Sun 16/61:40IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 19/718:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R15 781
Sun 16/61:40IST - CPT
Nonstop11h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 22/616:35CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/5R15 854
Fri 14/61:25IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 23/617:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/5R15 872
Thu 1/81:40IST - CPT
Nonstop11h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/816:35CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R15 963
Mon 20/51:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/718:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R16 036

Find flights from Istanbul within your budget

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R7 544 - R8 109

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IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 1/8

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/8

1 stop26h 25m

R7 544

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 25/7

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/8

1 stop19h 25m

R7 562

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 21/7

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/8

1 stop26h 25m

R7 617

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 28/7

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/8

1 stop19h 25m

R7 635

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 21/7

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/7

1 stop26h 25m

R7 653

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 4/8

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/8

1 stop26h 25m

R7 690

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 8/8

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/8

1 stop19h 25m

R7 799

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 6/8

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/8

1 stop26h 25m

R8 073

IstanbulJohannesburg OR Tambo

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 13/8

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/8

1 stop26h 25m

R8 109

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Deals found on 15/5

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 10 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 12 May 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
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 R5 821 while a return flight costs R7 743. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of R507). Flying from Istanbul in August will prove the most costly (average of R623). 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 604

February

R1 640

March

R1 895

April

R1 822

May

R1 549

June

R1 585

July

R1 768

August

R1 713

September

R1 822

October

R1 695

November

R1 676

December

R1 877

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 621 135 searches.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

Aegean Airlines
8,1
Very Good
894 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

KLM
7,9
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 387 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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 16 May 2024.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Istanbul?

    Istanbul airport offers the cheapest routes to Johannesburg from R7 544. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport is a great option if you're flying to Johannesburg from R10 095. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Istanbul?

    For shorter trips consider Varna, Constanţa, and Sofia 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.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Istanbul?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Istanbul to embark to:
    Travel from Istanbul to Johannesburg from R7 544 round trip

  • 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.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Istanbul?

    900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight from Istanbul today with Cheapflights!

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

    Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Istanbul by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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    Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Istanbul flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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