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Cheap flights from South Africa to Istanbul from R5 336

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
apr 20 — apr 271
1 adult

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 15 april 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 122

One-way from

R5 336

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 863
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • South Africa to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • South Africa to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 562 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 628 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 15 april 2025.

sön 18/513:55JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
ons 28/513:35SAW - JNB
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R10 122
mån 19/523:15JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 50mKLM
fre 30/58:50SAW - JNB
1 stop37h 30mKLM
Deal found 14/4R10 652
sön 1/613:00CPT - IST
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
lör 7/613:45IST - CPT
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R10 709
tors 22/513:55JNB - IST
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
ons 4/620:05IST - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R10 709
sön 8/613:00CPT - SAW
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
fre 20/620:05SAW - CPT
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R10 993
fre 25/49:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 20mEtihad Airways
tors 8/57:30IST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R11 201
sön 4/512:05DUR - IST
2 stops22h 50mQatar Airways
fre 9/59:50IST - DUR
2 stops25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R11 390
lör 7/623:15JNB - IST
1 stop16h 05mKLM
lör 21/617:05IST - JNB
1 stop29h 15mKLM
Deal found 14/4R11 390
tors 8/58:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
tis 27/50:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4R11 428
ons 23/712:05DUR - SAW
2 stops29h 40mQatar Airways
ons 13/813:35SAW - DUR
2 stops22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R11 447
tors 8/58:20JNB - IST
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
tis 27/50:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R11 882
tors 29/517:50JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
ons 4/61:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R12 090

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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 15 april 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 18/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ons 28/5

13:35-10:00

1 stop21h 25m

R10 122

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mån 19/5

23:15-21:05

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

fre 30/5

8:50-21:20

1 stop37h 30m

R10 652

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

sön 1/6

13:00-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul

lör 7/6

13:45-10:50

1 stop22h 05m

R10 709

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 22/5

13:55-6:20

1 stop15h 25m

Istanbul

ons 4/6

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R10 709

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

sön 8/6

13:00-18:45

1 stop28h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

fre 20/6

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R10 993

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fre 25/4

9:50-13:10

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

tors 8/5

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R11 201

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lör 7/6

23:15-16:20

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul

lör 21/6

17:05-21:20

1 stop29h 15m

R11 390

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

sön 4/5

12:05-11:55

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

fre 9/5

9:50-10:35

2 stops25h 45m

R11 390

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 8/5

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

tis 27/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R11 428

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - SAW

DURSAW

Durban King Shaka Intl

ons 23/7

12:05-18:45

2 stops29h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ons 13/8

13:35-10:35

2 stops22h 00m

R11 447

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Istanbul

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 15 april 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Istanbul in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 21% 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 15 april 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France 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
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 433 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 (R5 336), Etihad Airways (R6 433), and Turkish Airlines (R8 420).

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

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Istanbul or Cape Town Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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 (89%), Turkish Airlines (88%) or IndiGo (82%) 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 444. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul) can be booked for R9 744 on average our data indicates R42 673 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 15 april 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR8 699AverageR11 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 743AverageR9 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 876AverageR11 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 047AverageR11 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 181AverageR15 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 477AverageR10 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 635AverageR11 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SAUDIACheapestR9 884AverageR10 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 067AverageR13 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 546AverageR13 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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