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Cheap flights from Istanbul to South Africa from R8 160

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 22/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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 21 November 2024.

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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 November 2024.

Thu 21/1114:25IST - JNB
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/1210:00JNB - IST
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11R9 517
Thu 21/1112:45SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 15mKLM
Wed 4/1223:55JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/11R13 154
Thu 21/115:10IST - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1223:55JNB - IST
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R13 497
Tue 17/120:05IST - JNB
1 stop20h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/128:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R13 678
Thu 21/115:10IST - JNB
1 stop29h 15mAir France
Wed 4/1223:55JNB - IST
2 stops27h 15mAir France
Deal found 19/11R14 131
Fri 22/1119:30SAW - CPT
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Thu 5/1223:20CPT - SAW
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/11R14 293
Thu 21/115:10IST - CPT
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1123:20CPT - IST
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R14 456
Thu 21/117:00SAW - JNB
3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1223:55JNB - SAW
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R14 637
Wed 4/1221:20SAW - CPT
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1213:50CPT - SAW
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R14 800
Wed 20/111:55IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/1219:05JNB - IST
Nonstop10h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R15 053
Thu 21/115:10IST - CPT
1 stop26h 20mAir France
Wed 27/1123:20CPT - IST
2 stops27h 50mAir France
Deal found 20/11R15 126
Wed 20/1120:10IST - JNB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 24/118:50JNB - IST
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R15 831

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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 10/12

14:40-8:35

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/12

10:00-13:20

1 stop26h 20m

R9 843

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 12/2

3:50-7:10

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

21:45-2:50

1 stop28h 05m

R10 910

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 13/2

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

12:45-12:25

1 stop22h 40m

R10 982

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Fri 17/1

13:50-9:45

1 stop20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

19:50-12:20

1 stop15h 30m

R11 199

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 21/1

0:05-13:10

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

14:35-5:00

1 stop13h 25m

R11 634

IstanbulCape Town

SAW - CPT

SAWCPT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 8/3

20:10-17:25

1 stop22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

6:50-12:35

2 stops28h 45m

R12 846

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 13/2

5:30-3:55

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

19:45-18:40

1 stop21h 55m

R13 135

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 14/5

21:45-15:50

2 stops19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

20:15-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 389

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 15/1

23:40-16:35

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

22:20-14:25

1 stop15h 05m

R13 932

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 17/1

15:35-22:00

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

23:55-17:25

1 stop16h 30m

R14 131

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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 R116). 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 November 2024.

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 21 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Egyptair, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air 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
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 831 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 523 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
3 915 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 101 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R9 155 and R9 191, respectively.

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

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay R13 425 for a flight from Istanbul to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R8 916 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R12 846.

  • 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 R116). 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 849AverageR10 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 212AverageR13 017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 387AverageR14 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 010AverageR16 936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 163AverageR15 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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