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Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

12:45-12:40

1 stop22h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/3

13:40-9:45

1 stop21h 05m

R9 766

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

19:45-12:20

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

20:10-15:35

1 stop20h 25m

R10 595

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/12

9:55-13:20

1 stop26h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 16/1

14:25-8:35

1 stop19h 10m

R10 721

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/3

21:45-17:50

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 16/3

18:50-7:10

1 stop13h 20m

R10 793

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 3/4

20:05-14:25

3 stops19h 20m

R11 099

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

19:05-6:20

Nonstop10h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 21/1

1:50-10:45

Nonstop9h 55m

R11 333

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

14:35-5:00

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 11/3

0:05-13:10

1 stop14h 05m

R11 838

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/12

10:10-9:15

2 stops22h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 8/12

23:00-9:30

3 stops35h 30m

R12 577

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

22:20-15:55

1 stop16h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 22/1

17:15-10:25

1 stop18h 10m

R12 829

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

10:10-18:00

2 stops30h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

19:00-9:30

1 stop15h 30m

R13 333

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Flights to Istanbul in 2024

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

R9 766

One-way from

R6 180

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 450
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in November 2024

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Mon 25/119:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 28/117:35IST - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11R10 306
Tue 26/1110:10JNB - IST
2 stops30h 55mLufthansa
Wed 4/1219:00IST - JNB
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R10 504
Mon 25/1112:45JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 28/1120:10SAW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R10 685
Mon 25/1119:40JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mAir France
Tue 3/125:10IST - JNB
2 stops41h 50mAir France
Deal found 19/11R11 279
Mon 25/1121:45JNB - IST
1 stop19h 05mEgyptair
Wed 12/23:50IST - JNB
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 19/11R11 405
Mon 25/1118:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEmirates
Wed 27/111:50IST - JNB
1 stop15h 45mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R12 198
Sun 1/1210:10JNB - IST
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1223:00IST - JNB
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 577
Tue 26/1113:25JNB - SAW
1 stop25h 50mEmirates
Wed 4/1214:20SAW - JNB
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R12 739
Tue 3/1212:45JNB - IST
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 6/1220:10IST - JNB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R13 622
Mon 25/1116:25JNB - SAW
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1114:20SAW - JNB
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R13 748
Tue 31/128:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/10:05IST - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R13 766
Mon 25/1116:50JNB - SAW
2 stops18h 35mRwandAir
Thu 13/213:40SAW - JNB
2 stops25h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 19/11R13 856

Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes 13 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Istanbul 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 Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul 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 Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, 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 Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Egyptair, Emirates and Ethiopian Air to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
35 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Istanbul 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 Istanbul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Istanbul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Algerie is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Istanbul.

  • How much is a return flight to Istanbul?

    A return flight to Istanbul will typically cost around R950, however they can be found for as little as R41.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Istanbul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Istanbul, 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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