IST - JNB

R7 875 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg

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Cheapest return fare
R12 286
Typical prices: R13 795-R10 528
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/5Fri 5/6
IST - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R15 154
Typical prices: R18 868-R11 656
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/6Wed 24/6
IST - JNB • Direct
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Most punctual • 80% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg (IST-JNB)

 
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

Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jun 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:10 - 13:25
IST
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JNB
14h 15m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 4:45
JNB
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IST
13h 15m
1 stop
R12 286Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:00 - 20:10
IST
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JNB
13h 10m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 4:45
JNB
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IST
13h 15m
1 stop
R12 385Ethiopian Air
Wed, Aug 5 - Thu, Sep 3
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 13:05
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
R12 700Etihad Airways
Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jun 5
Egyptair Logo
3:50 - 7:10
IST
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JNB
28h 20m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 13:00
JNB
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IST
14h 15m
1 stop
R12 733Egyptair
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 18
Emirates Logo
23:30 - 16:15
IST
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JNB
17h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 14:25
JNB
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IST
15h 05m
1 stop
R12 767Emirates
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:40 - 9:40
IST
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JNB
16h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 9:50
JNB
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IST
19h 20m
1 stop
R12 899Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 24
Emirates Logo
2:10 - 16:15
IST
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JNB
15h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 17:25
JNB
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IST
21h 15m
1 stop
R12 932Emirates
Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16
Qatar Airways Logo
11:10 - 10:30
IST
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JNB
24h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 11:55
JNB
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IST
22h 15m
1 stop
R13 032Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:40 - 9:40
IST
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JNB
16h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 9:50
JNB
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IST
19h 20m
1 stop
R13 131Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:40 - 9:40
IST
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JNB
16h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 9:50
JNB
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IST
19h 20m
1 stop
R13 148Turkish Airlines
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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 Airport 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in May.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost R8 821 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 513 and R13 413 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R13 754, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR7 875
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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 Airport to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R7 875 for a one-way ticket and R12 286 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of R14 101 and an overall rating of 7,4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R8 620 and an overall rating of 7,3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R12 011 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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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

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

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

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3729 reviews
7,5Boarding
7,3Comfort
7,3Food
7,9Crew
7,3Entertainment
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Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
JFK - BCN
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Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Qatar Airways has gone down over the last few years.

First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

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.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

On Turkish it is all about the food and the service. I am overwhelmed with the quality and variety of the dining service offered on business class. I prefer the updated A350 to the older B777 cabin layout, but both are comfortable. Flights left and arrived on time with updates from the captain. I will definitely fly with them again.

Seats paid for in advance. Seat assignments changed by kayak 3rd party. Seats then changed again by Turkish airlines at the gate. Family seated on opposite sides of the plane yet money taken for seat assignments that were not honored.

The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

Excellent service. Friendly and attentive flight attendants, can lay back in business class and be pretty comfortable, and delicious food. Flight on time departing and arriving.

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

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

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

The temperature in the plane was very warm, never experienced in any airlines we have flown, normally its freezing. our trip from JFK to Cairo was unbearably warm.

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

As usual, the flight was late with the typical excuse of "a technical issue beyond our control." This is the same excuse they use every late flight which is EVERY flight.

3 hours delay for a 1.5h flight on a stinky plane

The food was horrible and the service was even worse, the entertainment was broken and missing control stick, even boarding was unorganised unprofessional, even the seats was loose, 5 hrs delay going and almost 3hrs delay coming back, the only thing is direct flight but with all the delays I can get a lot better airline for cheaper and a lot better service.

Very good service with EGYPTAIR, would definitely recommend flying with them.

To be honest, there has been a significant improvement in the level of EgyptAir in terms of service and food quality.

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

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