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R11 327
Typical prices: R11 655-R14 499
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Sun 16/8Mon 31/8
IST - JNB • 1 stop
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R12 213
Typical prices: R14 868-R16 278
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Sat 22/8Sat 29/8
IST - JNB • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to OR Tambo

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 31
Air Algerie Logo
16:45 - 7:45
IST
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JNB
16h 00m
1 stop
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20:00 - 3:45
JNB
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IST
30h 45m
1 stop
R11 327Air Algerie
Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 29
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5:00 - 7:45
IST
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JNB
27h 45m
1 stop
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20:40 - 15:15
JNB
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IST
17h 35m
2 stops
R11 606Air Algerie
Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Jul 30
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23:55 - 13:25
IST
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JNB
14h 30m
1 stop
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8:20 - 21:10
JNB
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IST
11h 50m
1 stop
R11 737Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Jul 28
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23:55 - 13:25
IST
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JNB
14h 30m
1 stop
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22:50 - 4:45
JNB
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IST
28h 55m
1 stop
R11 934Ethiopian Air
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Jan 20
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18:50 - 7:10
IST
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JNB
13h 20m
1 stop
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21:45 - 17:50
JNB
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IST
19h 05m
1 stop
R12 098Egyptair
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Jan 20
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3:50 - 7:10
IST
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JNB
28h 20m
1 stop
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21:45 - 17:50
JNB
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IST
19h 05m
1 stop
R12 114Egyptair
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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1:40 - 10:30
IST
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JNB
9h 50mdirect
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17:55 - 4:40
JNB
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IST
9h 45mdirect
R12 213South African
Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25
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1:40 - 10:30
IST
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JNB
9h 50mdirect
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17:55 - 4:40
JNB
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IST
9h 45mdirect
R12 770South African
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8
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2:50 - 20:35
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JNB
18h 45m
1 stop
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19:10 - 1:50
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29h 40m
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R12 934Emirates
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22
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14:05 - 16:15
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JNB
27h 10m
1 stop
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10:05 - 13:05
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26h 00m
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R12 950Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in August.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R13 893 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is December, where tickets cost R5 131 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R10 278 and R10 032 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flightR7 328
Flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R7 328 for a one-way ticket and R11 327 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from one of these Istanbul airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
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Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3618 reviews
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7,9Food
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Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

2,0 MediocreAngela, Nov 2025
IST - DXB
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Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

My favorite airline when traveling to the UAE. Great food and great service.

The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

Emirates is always great experience, however, they should reopen their lounge in Istanbul. The IGA lounge is not worth it

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

Long line at check in. It should be able to move faster.

The sleeper seats, the staff, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the mocktail options.

They gave us some Tiramisu that had no business being as delicious as it was! They were continuously attentive and provided a great environment to welcome us on our trip.

Great service. Seat was a bit small but it was fine. Food was great

Horrible service at the baggage claim. Stuck on plane for an hour due to taxing and no gate.

I really would like it if they provided at least some limited free wi-fi.

Better than the business flight from Atlanta to Istanbul. The food quality was lacking..

Nice, it was nice to have a free night's stay because our layover was over 18 hours.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

This is the first and last time I will be traveling Turkish airlines. The flight was delayed three times. Second time we sat on the aircraft for approximately an hour and a half. Initially told that the delay would only be 15 minutes then no explanation thereafter except that we were deboarding. We missed our connecting flights to Zimbabwe, and had to pay for a overnight hotel stay in addition to paying for a new tickets to our get to our final destination. They allowed us to order food from the airport food court but only from fast food and even that they limited the menu items we could select. I would some to contact me about the refund on the hotel and the connecting flight!

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

Vistara i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience Qatar Delhi .. only complain .. no clear signage to lounge for transferring pax .. its a Delhi shot coming.. no feeling of exclusivity for biz/ 1st class pax.. but everything else was much better .. once i boarded Qatar .. i loved it Qatar to Washington .. only complain i boarding .. too crowded .. no separate area for biz/1st class should hav completely separate area for upper class.. security is stifling pax comfort by the gate ..but everything else was great

Crew members service are at its best Seating area is very compact, could be better

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The experience exceeded my expectations and reflected the significant progress.

My flight was great. Service by the crew was great. Only issue I had wss it got extremely warm mid way thru the flight. To the point it was a little uncomfortable

Has upgraded from inside from leather sets to new version of touch screens ,,thank u

Made to check carryon and had more than 500 dollars stolen buy airline

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

On time, smooth flight… very old and run down aircraft

I had 1:50 hrs to change planes in Cairo and my suitcase was delayed from Cairo to Casablanca. I was one of several passengers that faced this issue coming from various locations into Cairo and onwards to Casablanca, with a transit time of two hours or less. (I was told 16 suitcases were delayed). The transit time of 1:50 hrs is obviously not enough for EgyptAir to transfer baggage, why sell tickets with such short transfer time if they can't handle it? Moreover, they would not reimburse me for expenses I incurred because of delayed luggage. I will not be taking EgyptAir again.

The seats were broken, crew didn’t really care about service, boarding was not priority for business class, my bags arrived last

Comfortable flight with decent legroom and good seats. The crew were helpful and courteous and managed well with the stressful boarding and the chaos that’s involved. The food was decent, more than expected from a short flight like this. The only reservation I have was that the crew allowed passengers to board With massive amounts of hand luggage which were piled up on the empty seats next to passengers and and it was a risk to all passengers in the case of turbulence or emergency landing. I’ve never seen this ever on any flights I have boarded with many other airlines.

The bathroms were disgusting by the end of the fight.

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