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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

R9 693

One-way from

R5 291

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 879
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 24/1219:40JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R11 161
Tue 24/1219:40JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mAir France
Thu 23/15:10IST - JNB
2 stops41h 50mAir France
Deal found 18/12R11 650
Mon 23/129:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/114:40IST - JNB
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12R13 879
Sat 28/1219:35JNB - IST
1 stop26h 10mLufthansa
Sun 19/119:00IST - JNB
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R14 640
Thu 26/128:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 23/17:35IST - JNB
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R14 839
Tue 24/1223:55JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Thu 23/112:45SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 15mKLM
Deal found 18/12R15 075
Sun 22/1221:45JNB - IST
1 stop16h 25mEgyptair
Tue 21/118:50IST - JNB
1 stop13h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 18/12R15 799
Tue 24/1219:10JNB - IST
Nonstop10h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/11:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R15 944
Wed 25/1216:50JNB - SAW
2 stops18h 45mRwandAir
Wed 1/113:40SAW - JNB
2 stops37h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R16 234
Wed 25/1219:40JNB - SAW
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/112:45SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R16 270
Tue 31/123:10JNB - IST
2 stops32h 10mRwandAir
Wed 8/113:50IST - JNB
2 stops37h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R17 176
Sun 22/1219:25JNB - SAW
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 21/115:50SAW - JNB
1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12R17 792

Find flights to Istanbul within your budget

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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

20:00-12:25

1 stop15h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 29/3

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R9 693

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

23:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 29/3

17:55-21:20

1 stop28h 25m

R9 693

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

10:10-22:45

2 stops35h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 29/1

6:50-7:05

2 stops25h 15m

R9 802

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

13:20-12:20

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 29/1

13:50-15:35

1 stop26h 45m

R9 911

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

23:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 11/3

5:10-9:15

1 stop29h 05m

R9 929

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

21:45-2:50

1 stop28h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 10/3

3:50-7:10

1 stop28h 20m

R10 690

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

23:55-4:10

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 3/4

4:20-21:20

2 stops18h 00m

R10 871

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

19:40-17:25

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/2

8:50-22:00

1 stop38h 10m

R10 907

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

9:55-13:20

1 stop26h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 24/4

7:25-8:35

1 stop26h 10m

R10 998

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

19:05-6:20

Nonstop10h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 28/1

1:50-10:45

Nonstop9h 55m

R11 451

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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 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 56 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 12 hours 35 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 Saturday 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 KLM, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa.

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Egyptair, Etihad Airways and Emirates 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
3 412 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
3 412 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
1 349 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
3 792 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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.

7,4
Good
1 505 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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.

7,4
Good
1 206 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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, KLM 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 R129, however they can be found for as little as R118.

  • 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 (10 hours 15 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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