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Flights to Istanbul in 2025

Find the latest flights to Istanbul in 2025, 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 24 March 2025.

Return from

R9 750

One-way from

R5 785

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 660
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 071 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 139 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Mon 3/1112:45JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R9 732
Thu 22/513:55JNB - IST
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 29/520:05IST - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R9 750
Fri 23/523:15JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Sat 31/512:45SAW - JNB
1 stop33h 35mKLM
Deal found 24/3R9 950
Wed 7/514:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/50:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R10 532
Mon 19/518:50JNB - IST
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/517:05IST - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R10 642
Sun 15/69:50JNB - IST
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/67:30IST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 787
Thu 10/422:20JNB - IST
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Sat 19/42:10IST - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R11 115
Sat 18/1010:05JNB - SAW
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Fri 31/1014:20SAW - JNB
1 stop31h 30mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R11 387
Sat 10/513:55JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/520:05SAW - JNB
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R11 678
Thu 22/517:50JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/51:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 806
Fri 25/49:50JNB - SAW
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 3/50:10SAW - JNB
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R12 133
Sun 21/1221:45JNB - IST
1 stop28h 05mEgyptair
Mon 29/123:50IST - JNB
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 24/3R12 734

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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

13:55-18:35

1 stop27h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 29/5

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R9 750

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

23:15-21:05

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 31/5

12:45-21:20

1 stop33h 35m

R9 950

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 20/4

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R10 514

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 13/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R10 532

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

18:50-3:25

1 stop31h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 30/5

17:05-21:20

1 stop29h 15m

R10 642

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

9:50-6:10

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 22/6

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R10 787

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

22:20-21:35

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 19/4

2:10-16:15

1 stop15h 05m

R11 115

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 23/5

20:05-17:20

3 stops22h 15m

R11 678

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

17:50-4:35

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 28/5

1:50-10:35

Nonstop9h 45m

R11 806

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

9:50-22:45

1 stop35h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 3/5

0:10-8:20

1 stop33h 10m

R12 133

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Best time to book a flight to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Istanbul

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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 90 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 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 Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul?

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

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R499

Emirates

Emirates

From R578

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R520

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R485

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Istanbul?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul are KLM, Air Algerie 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 24 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 176 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 422 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

FAQs about flying to Istanbul

  • 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 R1 593, however they can be found for as little as R99.

  • 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 45 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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