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Cheap flights from Istanbul to South Africa from R7 153

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to South Africa

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

Round-trip from

R8 775

One-way from

R7 153

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R10 840
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 35m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R39 645 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 912 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 22/414:35IST - JNB
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 27/49:50JNB - IST
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R8 775
Tue 29/48:00IST - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/58:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 065
Tue 29/413:35SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 15/513:55JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 314
Tue 22/420:05IST - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 27/418:35JNB - IST
3 stops40h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 720
Wed 4/620:05IST - CPT
2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 9/613:00CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 886
Sat 22/213:40SAW - JNB
2 stops25h 40mRwandAir
Mon 10/316:50JNB - SAW
2 stops18h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R12 978
Sat 22/213:50IST - JNB
2 stops25h 30mRwandAir
Mon 10/316:50JNB - IST
2 stops18h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R13 070
Thu 30/1013:40SAW - CPT
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 9/116:05CPT - SAW
2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 126
Sun 9/321:35SAW - JNB
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/313:20JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 347
Sat 22/220:10IST - JNB
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/313:20JNB - IST
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 808
Mon 14/423:55IST - CPT
1 stop15h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 27/413:50CPT - IST
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 992
Tue 25/217:15SAW - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Wed 30/413:25JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R14 047

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 21 February 2025.

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Istanbul

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 22/4

14:35-8:35

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

9:50-6:10

1 stop19h 20m

R8 775

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 29/4

8:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

R10 065

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 29/4

13:35-4:00

1 stop15h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

R12 314

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 22/4

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

18:35-11:55

3 stops40h 20m

R12 720

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Wed 4/6

20:05-22:50

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

13:00-6:10

1 stop16h 10m

R12 886

IstanbulCape Town

SAW - CPT

SAWCPT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/3

13:40-17:25

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/3

18:10-12:25

2 stops41h 15m

R13 199

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 9/3

21:35-13:10

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

13:20-12:10

1 stop21h 50m

R13 347

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 9/3

9:00-22:00

1 stop38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

23:55-21:20

1 stop20h 25m

R13 384

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sat 8/3

0:05-13:10

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

8:20-3:10

2 stops17h 50m

R13 918

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 14/4

23:55-14:35

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/4

13:50-4:45

1 stop13h 55m

R13 992

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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 21 February 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 8 September 2024.

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

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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Aegean Airlines and KLM 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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.

Aegean Airlines
8,1
Very Good
733 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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.

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 180 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R9 254 and R9 439, 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 (93%), Turkish Airlines (90%), Thai Airways( 88%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay R12 773 for a flight from Istanbul to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R10 072 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R12 886.

  • 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 6 airlines flying from Istanbul to South Africa

Discover the top 6 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 709AverageR10 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 357AverageR12 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 668AverageR13 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 984AverageR13 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 858AverageR16 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 431AverageR15 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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