Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul
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September 10 - September 18
JNB - Istanbul
$804
$573
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October 3 - October 21
JNB - Istanbul
$835
$573
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November 23 - November 30
JNB - Istanbul
$639
$580
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September 16 - September 23
JNB - Istanbul
$828
$581
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September 16 - September 30
JNB - Istanbul
$806
$583
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September 23 - September 30
JNB - Istanbul
$831
$585
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June 20 - June 24
JNB - Istanbul
$909
$588
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October 3 - October 20
JNB - Istanbul
$834
$588
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July 6 - August 5
JNB - Istanbul
$710
$588
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July 16 - August 5
JNB - Istanbul
$707
$588
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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul
How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Istanbul
Regular price: $709 - $1,190
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul is between $709 and $1190. The current lowest deal is $573 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Sep 10-Sep 18.
now $573
Low $709
High $1,190
The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul is March, with a median price of $494. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1380. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
March
Flights from $494
October
Flights from $1,380
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Istanbul
Sat, Jun 20
JNB - Istanbul
Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)
Etihad Airways
$909
$588
One-way
Mon, Jul 6
JNB - Istanbul
Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)
Etihad Airways
$710
$588
One-way
Thu, Jul 16
JNB - Istanbul
Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)
Etihad Airways
$707
$588
One-way
Mon, Aug 3
JNB - Istanbul
Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)
Etihad Airways
$810
$641
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
JNB - Istanbul
Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)
Etihad Airways
$830
$628
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
JNB - Istanbul
Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)
Etihad Airways
$870
$664
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul
Jun 20 - Jun 24
$909 → $588
35%
Oct 22 - Oct 27
$875 → $597
32%
Oct 17 - Oct 21
$872 → $604
31%
Dec 1 - Dec 27
$1,029 → $765
26%
Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul
Johannesburg - Istanbul route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Johannesburg to Istanbul are below the typical level of $899.
📅 Best time to fly
March is historically cheapest at $494
Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul, with a median price of $494.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 28h 40m
The typical flight duration for this long-haul route with stops is 28h 40m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Only 4.9% of deals are direct; connecting flights are dominant with a median of 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights
Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent
Historically, deals for this route are frequent, with over 1 deal per day in a 30-day window.
Johannesburg main airports to depart from
O. R. Tambo International (JNB)
O. R. Tambo International is a primary option for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul.
📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$573
Lanseria International (HLA)
Lanseria International offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Istanbul.
📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1036
Istanbul main airports to arrive at
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul, offering competitive fares.
📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car or bus).
💸 Flights from ~$573
Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul.
📍 ~40 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car or bus).
💸 Flights from ~$580
Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative
Esenboğa International (ESB)
Consider Esenboğa International as a major international hub with high flight frequency, despite the distance.
📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)
💸 Flights from ~$783
Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Adnan Menderes is a reliable alternative with extensive European connections and high reliability for Western-bound flights.
📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (requires separate domestic leg)
💸 Flights from ~$793
Yenişehir (YEI)
Yenişehir is useful for its proximity to Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry services.
📍 ~90 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or ferry)
💸 Flights from ~$1237
Burgas (BOJ)
Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.
📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)
💸 Flights from ~$1264
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$2,398
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$3,172
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$2,382
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Istanbul, Turkey
89% AI deal score
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$2,386
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$2,387
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$2,393
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Istanbul, Turkey
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$3,304
$2,398
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$3,304
$2,408
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$3,213
$2,421
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88% AI deal score
$3,598
$2,438
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$3,229
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