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Cheap flights from Istanbul to South Africa from R7 786

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 859

One-way from

R7 786
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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12/2
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 11/27:35IST - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/29:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1R8 859
Wed 5/220:10SAW - JNB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 15/213:20JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R9 837
Wed 5/220:10IST - JNB
1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 15/213:20JNB - IST
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R9 987
Tue 4/20:05IST - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/28:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R10 551
Mon 10/23:50IST - JNB
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Mon 17/221:45JNB - IST
1 stop19h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 16/1R11 116
Fri 24/113:50IST - JNB
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/213:20JNB - IST
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 263
Thu 6/220:10IST - CPT
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 19/212:35CPT - IST
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 601
Wed 4/613:40SAW - CPT
2 stops25h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 9/613:00CPT - SAW
1 stop28h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R12 695
Thu 13/221:35SAW - JNB
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/213:20JNB - SAW
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 902
Thu 23/11:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/219:05JNB - IST
Nonstop10h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 996
Sat 1/320:10SAW - CPT
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/36:05CPT - SAW
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 805
Tue 4/213:50IST - JNB
2 stops25h 30mRwandAir
Mon 10/216:50JNB - IST
2 stops18h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R13 843

Find flights from Istanbul to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to South Africa 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 17 January 2025.

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IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 11/2

7:35-8:35

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

9:55-13:20

1 stop26h 25m

R8 859

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/2

20:10-15:35

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

13:20-12:35

1 stop22h 15m

R9 837

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 5/2

20:10-9:25

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

13:20-18:40

1 stop28h 20m

R9 987

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 4/2

0:05-13:10

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

R10 551

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 10/2

3:50-7:10

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

21:45-17:50

1 stop19h 05m

R11 116

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 11/2

5:30-3:55

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

20:00-18:40

1 stop21h 40m

R12 357

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Thu 6/2

20:10-17:20

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/2

12:35-12:20

1 stop22h 45m

R12 601

IstanbulCape Town

SAW - CPT

SAWCPT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/6

13:40-14:35

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

13:00-18:35

1 stop28h 35m

R12 695

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 13/2

21:35-3:55

3 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/2

13:20-19:05

1 stop28h 45m

R12 902

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 10/2

2:00-10:55

Nonstop9h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

19:05-6:10

Nonstop10h 05m

R13 072

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Istanbul to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 IST to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Istanbul to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, Emirates and Air France from Istanbul to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
466 reviews
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Food

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
466 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
466 reviews
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Food

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Thai Airways
7,8
Good
337 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8,3
Very Good
466 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,1

Entertainment

7,8

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to South Africa. 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 Istanbul to South Africa one-way?

    R9 348 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R9 366 and R9 498, respectively.

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

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

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

    Before booking your flight to South Africa from Istanbul, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: IndiGo (85%), Turkish Airlines (82%), Thai Airways( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R14 142 for a flight from Istanbul to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R7 020 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R12 601.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to South Africa 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 Istanbul to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Istanbul to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to South Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to South Africa. 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 219AverageR10 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 615AverageR13 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 729AverageR15 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 563AverageR17 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 723AverageR16 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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