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Cheap flights from South Africa to Istanbul from R4 941

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 623

One-way from

R4 941

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 379
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • South Africa to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • South Africa to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 839 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 394 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 19/513:55JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 24/513:35SAW - JNB
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R9 623
Thu 6/313:20JNB - IST
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 19/313:50IST - JNB
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R9 826
Fri 6/623:15JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Fri 13/68:45SAW - JNB
1 stop37h 35mKLM
Deal found 20/2R9 899
Mon 3/314:35JNB - IST
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/30:05IST - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 268
Thu 6/38:20JNB - IST
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/30:05IST - JNB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 434
Sun 23/313:50CPT - IST
1 stop14h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 31/323:55IST - CPT
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 692
Fri 23/518:50JNB - IST
1 stop31h 35mAir France
Sat 31/54:20IST - JNB
2 stops18h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2R10 840
Sun 13/49:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 20/414:15IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 950
Sat 22/213:25JNB - IST
1 stop31h 30mEmirates
Wed 5/320:05IST - JNB
1 stop15h 20mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R11 042
Wed 11/617:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/61:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R11 153
Thu 20/218:30CPT - IST
1 stop22h 35mLufthansa
Sat 22/36:50IST - CPT
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R11 393
Wed 1/1011:55DUR - IST
2 stops23h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 7/1013:45IST - DUR
2 stops21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R11 411

Find flights from South Africa to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 24/5

13:35-16:10

1 stop27h 35m

R9 623

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

13:20-12:20

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 19/3

13:50-15:35

1 stop26h 45m

R9 826

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

23:15-21:05

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 13/6

8:45-21:20

1 stop37h 35m

R9 899

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 18/3

0:05-13:10

1 stop14h 05m

R10 194

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

8:20-3:10

2 stops17h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 18/3

0:05-13:10

1 stop14h 05m

R10 434

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

13:50-5:00

1 stop14h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 31/3

23:55-13:00

1 stop14h 05m

R10 692

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

18:50-3:25

1 stop31h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 31/5

4:20-21:20

2 stops18h 00m

R10 840

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

9:50-13:20

1 stop26h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 20/4

14:15-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

R10 950

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

13:25-18:30

1 stop28h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 11/3

1:50-16:35

1 stop15h 45m

R11 061

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 17/6

1:50-10:35

Nonstop9h 45m

R11 153

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from South Africa to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Istanbul in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Istanbul?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Istanbul are Qatar Airways (R4 941), Etihad Airways (R5 752), and Turkish Airlines (R7 116).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Istanbul?

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul or Cape Town Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, Cape Town Intl - Istanbul is the most popular route from South Africa to Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Istanbul?

    Consider Thai Airways (97%), Turkish Airlines (91%) or IndiGo (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R7 214. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for R10 287 on average our data indicates R23 913 when flying from South Africa to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from South Africa to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 196AverageR10 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 277AverageR13 304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR8 364AverageR10 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 526AverageR8 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 532AverageR10 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 648AverageR11 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 815AverageR11 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 945AverageR14 955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapestR9 406AverageR10 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 240AverageR12 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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