Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are available, though they represent a small portion of the total flights, accounting for approximately 2.7% of options. When direct flights are not chosen, travelers typically encounter flights with two stopovers. This data is based on a trailing 90-day analysis of available routes.

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul typically takes approximately 9 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 19 hours and 55 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 7496 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul come up?

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul come up frequently. This route is consistently identified as one where deals appear often. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing opportunities with regularity. This assessment is based on a trailing 30-day analysis of flight deal patterns.

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Johannesburg to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul typically range from $1057–$1416, with a median price of $1248. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this long-haul journey appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul, August stands out with a median fare of $1145. Other cost-effective months include October, with a median of $1185, and November, where the median fare is $1187. These months offer the most favorable pricing for this route.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes about 9h 45m, including connections. However, most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median connecting journey taking 25h 40m. Only a small percentage of flights, 2.7%, are direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul, meaning the vast majority of travelers will have at least one stopover, and typically 2 connections.

The distance between Johannesburg and Istanbul is approximately 7496 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the overall journey time and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Regular price: $632 - $983

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

The regular price range for this route is $632-$983. The current lowest deal is $593 with Turkish Airlines, for travel from Nov 7-Nov 13.

now $593

Low $632

High $983

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to IST is August, with a median price of $1145. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1412. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,145

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,412

Jan

Feb

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$991

$823

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (SAW)

KLM

$660

$670

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$791

$595

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$714

$724

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$679

$805

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$669

$806

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$791 → $595

25%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$820 → $639

22%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$801 → $657

18%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$931 → $789

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Johannesburg - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Istanbul are near the typical level, with a median price of $1248.

📅 Best time to fly

August, October, and November offer lower median prices

Historically, August ($1145), October ($1185), and November ($1187) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 45m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul typically take 9h 45m, while connecting flights average 25h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 2.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines provides direct flights on the Johannesburg to Istanbul route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$640

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 city center.

💸 Flights from ~$636

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,575

$1,554

Save $1,021

KLM

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 12

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$10,966

$8,462

Save $2,504

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 15

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$11,005

$8,462

Save $2,543

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 13

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$10,966

$8,462

Save $2,504

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 18

Istanbul, Turkey

85% AI deal score

$10,935

$8,462

Save $2,473

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 16

Istanbul, Turkey

85% AI deal score

$10,935

$8,462

Save $2,473

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 20

Istanbul, Turkey

83% AI deal score

$11,260

$9,109

Save $2,151

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 20

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$2,527

$2,411

Save $116

KLM

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 21

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$2,574

$2,453

Save $121

KLM

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 23

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$2,807

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 29

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$2,807

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, booking flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul 7-13 days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, at approximately $1257. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $1654. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance typically shows an average price of $1333. This booking window analysis is based on a trailing 90-day period.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is considered to be $1057 or less. The median price for this route has been $1248. Prices above $1416 typically fall into the higher end of the fare spectrum. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target fares at or below the $1057 threshold.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul, with a median price of $1145. October and November also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $1185 and $1187 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1248. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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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: $632 - $983

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

The regular price range for this route is $632-$983. The current lowest deal is $593 with Turkish Airlines, for travel from Nov 7-Nov 13.

now $593

Low $632

High $983

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to IST is August, with a median price of $1145. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1412. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,145

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,412

Jan

Feb

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$991

$823

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (SAW)

KLM

$660

$670

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$791

$595

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

$714

$724

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$679

$805

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$669

$806

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$791 → $595

25%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$820 → $639

22%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$801 → $657

18%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$931 → $789

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Johannesburg - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Istanbul are near the typical level, with a median price of $1248.

📅 Best time to fly

August, October, and November offer lower median prices

Historically, August ($1145), October ($1185), and November ($1187) have offered lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 45m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul typically take 9h 45m, while connecting flights average 25h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 2.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines provides direct flights on the Johannesburg to Istanbul route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$640

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 city center.

💸 Flights from ~$636

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but requires significant travel from Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$2,807

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 29

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$2,807

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Johannesburg to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Johannesburg - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

August, October, and November offer lower median prices

Direct flights average 9h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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Nov 30

Nov 12

Nov 15

Nov 13

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Nov 16

Dec 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

How do I know if a Johannesburg to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

How often do cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul come up?

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Johannesburg to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Johannesburg - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

August, October, and November offer lower median prices

Direct flights average 9h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Nov 29

Nov 30

Nov 12

Nov 15

Nov 13

Nov 18

Nov 16

Dec 20

Nov 20

Nov 21

Nov 23

Nov 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

How do I know if a Johannesburg to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul?