Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 3.1% of all flights on this route. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The direct flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul typically takes around 9 hours and 40 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 7496 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging about 17 hours and 40 minutes.

How much more do direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul cost?

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul have been approximately 12% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $993, while connecting flights had a median price of $888. Direct flights made up about 4.9% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Johannesburg to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul typically range from $768 to $1553, with a median price of $1131. Right now, fares to Istanbul are above the typical level. Only about 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul, March stands out with a median fare of $494. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $632, followed by May at $759. These months present the most favorable pricing for this route.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes about 9h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7496 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Regular price: $742 - $1,313

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul is typically between $742 and $1313. Currently, the lowest deal is $621 with Etihad Airways for travel from Aug 5-Aug 18.

now $621

Low $742

High $1,313

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to IST is March, with a median price of $386. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1637. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $386

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,637

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$902

$659

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$886

$659

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$1,071

$660

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$920

$669

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

$1,065

$778

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

$971

$764

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$1,071 → $660

38%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$1,008 → $664

34%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$994 → $674

32%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$975 → $661

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Johannesburg - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median price of $1131.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $386, compared to December at $1637.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 40m.

Direct flights to Istanbul typically take 9h 40m, while connecting flights average 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 3.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$575

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$575

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Consider Adnan Menderes for its major international hub status and excellent connectivity, despite the distance.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$817

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $714. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed competitive pricing, with an average of $722. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, reaching an average of $1221 for flights booked 60+ days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $768. The median price for this route historically stands at $1131. Prices can range considerably, with 75% of observed fares being $1553 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul, with a median price of $494. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $632. The annual median price for this route is $1131, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to other times of the year.

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Johannesburg to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Regular price: $742 - $1,313

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul is typically between $742 and $1313. Currently, the lowest deal is $621 with Etihad Airways for travel from Aug 5-Aug 18.

now $621

Low $742

High $1,313

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to IST is March, with a median price of $386. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1637. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $386

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,637

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$902

$659

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$886

$659

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$1,071

$660

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$920

$669

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

$1,065

$778

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

$971

$764

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$1,071 → $660

38%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$1,008 → $664

34%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$994 → $674

32%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$975 → $661

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul