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Cheap flights from Istanbul to South Africa from R7 320

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R8 987

One-way from

R7 320
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Istanbul to South Africa
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  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m 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 19 December 2024.

Tue 17/1217:15SAW - JNB
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/1212:10JNB - SAW
3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R16 868
Sun 29/121:45IST - JNB
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/19:55JNB - IST
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R16 868
Mon 30/1223:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/114:35JNB - IST
1 stop29h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R17 195
Sat 28/1216:05SAW - CPT
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/113:50CPT - SAW
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R18 463
Mon 30/1212:45SAW - JNB
1 stop34h 15mKLM
Mon 13/123:55JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Deal found 17/12R19 097
Wed 18/1220:10IST - CPT
1 stop15h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 31/119:10CPT - IST
1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R19 242
Wed 18/1220:10SAW - CPT
1 stop15h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 31/119:10CPT - SAW
1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R20 438
Sun 29/120:55IST - CPT
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/117:15CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R20 891
Sun 29/121:55IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/119:05JNB - IST
Nonstop10h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12R21 851
Mon 30/128:50SAW - CPT
1 stop38h 20mKLM
Mon 13/123:20CPT - SAW
1 stop21h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/12R22 195
Sun 29/121:55IST - CPT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/117:15CPT - IST
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12R22 648
Mon 30/1213:40SAW - JNB
2 stops37h 40mRwandAir
Sun 12/13:10JNB - SAW
2 stops32h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 17/12R23 391

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 19 December 2024.

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IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 23/1

7:35-8:35

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

10:00-13:20

1 stop26h 20m

R8 987

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 23/1

20:10-14:40

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

20:00-19:05

1 stop22h 05m

R9 567

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 21/1

20:10-9:25

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

20:00-12:20

1 stop15h 20m

R10 165

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 22/1

3:50-7:10

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

21:45-17:50

1 stop19h 05m

R11 415

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Fri 31/1

10:35-9:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

20:00-16:55

2 stops19h 55m

R12 158

IstanbulCape Town

SAW - CPT

SAWCPT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 24/5

13:40-10:50

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

R12 321

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Sat 24/5

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

13:00-11:45

1 stop21h 45m

R12 429

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 7/4

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

R12 665

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Tue 14/1

23:55-9:50

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

11:45-13:15

1 stop24h 30m

R13 444

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Sat 24/5

14:00-12:10

2 stops23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

17:25-17:35

2 stops23h 10m

R13 571

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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 19 December 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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, Emirates and British Airways 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
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7,4
Good
1 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 206 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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?

    R8 516 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from RwandAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R8 806 and R9 077, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Istanbul - Cape Town Intl or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Istanbul - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R14 679 for a flight from Istanbul to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R10 075 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R8 969.

  • 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 844AverageR10 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 226AverageR13 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 402AverageR14 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 459AverageR15 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 030AverageR16 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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