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R5 020 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

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Cheapest return fare
R9 659
Overall average: R9 381
Qatar Airways
Mon 19/1Sun 8/2
JNB - SAW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 020
Typical prices: R4 795-R6 619
Qatar Airways
Fri 21/11
JNB - SAW • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R9 659 (return)
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Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sabiha Gokcen (JNB-SAW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Sabiha Gokcen 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 OR Tambo to Sabiha Gokcen

Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 8
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13:45 - 12:10JNB-SAW
21h 25m1 stop
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13:40 - 8:40SAW-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
R9 659Qatar Airways
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Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 6
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:10JNB-SAW
21h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 8:40SAW-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
R9 832Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 4
KLM Logo
23:59 - 21:20JNB-SAW
20h 21m1 stop
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9:00 - 22:05SAW-JNB
38h 05m1 stop
R10 197KLM
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
KLM Logo
23:59 - 17:25JNB-SAW
16h 26m1 stop
KLM Logo
12:55 - 22:05SAW-JNB
34h 10m1 stop
R10 214KLM
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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28
KLM Logo
23:59 - 21:20JNB-SAW
20h 21m1 stop
KLM Logo
12:55 - 22:05SAW-JNB
34h 10m1 stop
R10 232KLM
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
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8:20 - 13:15JNB-SAW
27h 55m2 stops
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14:15 - 13:05SAW-JNB
23h 50m2 stops
R10 544Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:10JNB-SAW
21h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:40 - 8:40SAW-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
R10 562Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 5
KLM Logo
23:59 - 21:20JNB-SAW
20h 21m1 stop
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12:55 - 12:10SAW-JNB
24h 15m2 stops
R10 718KLM
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Sun, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 13:05JNB-SAW
27h 45m2 stops
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16:05 - 13:05SAW-JNB
22h 00m2 stops
R11 761Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 27
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18:50 - 13:20JNB-SAW
17h 30m1 stop
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14:20 - 5:35SAW-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
R11 899Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Sabiha Gokcen flights

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is February, where tickets cost R9 085 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 115 and R12 455 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR5 142
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Sabiha Gokcen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Sabiha Gokcen 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 Johannesburg to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport was R5 020 for a one-way ticket and R9 659 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul, Qatar Airways or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are Qatar Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R10 084 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 475 and an overall rating of 8,1.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

    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 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Sabiha Gokcen

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul. 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 3402 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
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No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

2,0 MediocreDavid, Sept 2025SYD - BKK
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No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

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

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

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

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

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