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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul from R5 227

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul departing on 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul (JNB-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul 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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7:55 - 15:20JNB-IST
30h 25m1 stop
1:40 - 6:25IST-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
R8 875Air Algerie
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Mon, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 12
7:55 - 3:45JNB-IST
18h 50m1 stop
1:40 - 6:25IST-JNB
29h 45m1 stop
R9 119Air Algerie
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Mon, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 14
9:55 - 6:20JNB-IST
19h 25m1 stop
14:45 - 8:35IST-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
R9 401Etihad Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Wed, Jun 5
9:55 - 6:20JNB-IST
19h 25m1 stop
14:45 - 8:35IST-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
R9 495Etihad Airways
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Sun, May 19 - Thu, May 23
21:40 - 13:45JNB-IST
15h 05m1 stop
18:25 - 7:30IST-JNB
14h 05m1 stop
R9 551SAUDIA
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Sat, May 18 - Thu, May 23
9:55 - 6:20JNB-IST
19h 25m1 stop
14:45 - 8:35IST-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
R9 627Etihad Airways
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Sun, May 19 - Sat, May 25
13:35 - 11:45JNB-IST
21h 10m1 stop
13:45 - 9:50IST-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
R9 739Qatar Airways
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
20:15 - 18:35JNB-SAW
21h 20m1 stop
13:40 - 9:50SAW-JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R10 285Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 19 - Sat, May 25
22:35 - 4:45JNB-IST
29h 10m1 stop
0:10 - 13:05IST-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
R10 285Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 11
22:35 - 4:45JNB-IST
29h 10m1 stop
8:00 - 13:05IST-JNB
30h 05m1 stop
R10 416Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 25

Flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul cost R6 991 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R12 017.

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Istanbul, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, 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 is February, where tickets cost R9 439 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is R14 327 and R12 579 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 31 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Etihad Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R5 227. KAYAK users also found Johannesburg to Istanbul return flights on Air Algerie from R8 875 and on Etihad Airways from R9 401.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul.
There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is R11 588.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 9h 55m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Istanbul Airport. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 9h 55m.

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Cheapest flight

R5 227
Flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul was R278 for a one-way ticket and R472 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

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

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul 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?

    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 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?

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

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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/5Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 25mJNB-IST
R5 227
26/5Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 25mJNB-IST
R5 246
27/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
14h 55mJNB-SAW
R5 584
19/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 35mJNB-SAW
R5 678
19/5Sun
3 stops
26h 45mJNB-IST
R6 468
24/5Fri
3 stops
28h 45mJNB-IST
R6 543
24/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
R6 919
22/5Wed
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
R7 164
29/5Wed
3 stopsRwandAir
18h 45mJNB-IST
R8 047
20/5Mon
3 stopsRwandAir
19h 10mJNB-SAW
R8 179

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
26h 25mJNB-IST
12/5Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
18h 50mIST-JNB
R10 022
1/5Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
19h 25mJNB-IST
9/5Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
18h 50mIST-JNB
R10 247
4/5Sat
multi-stopSAUDIA
15h 05mJNB-IST
10/5Fri
multi-stopSAUDIA
22h 55mIST-JNB
R10 416
2/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 10mJNB-IST
9/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 05mIST-JNB
R10 454
4/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 10mJNB-IST
13/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 30mIST-JNB
R10 849
3/5Fri
multi-stopEgypt Air
14h 15mJNB-IST
14/5Tue
multi-stopEgypt Air
18h 10mIST-JNB
R10 905
3/5Fri
multi-stopEgypt Air
19h 10mJNB-IST
12/5Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
18h 10mIST-JNB
R10 924
3/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
25h 25mJNB-IST
10/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
17h 55mIST-JNB
R11 112
3/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
21h 55mJNB-SAW
10/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
23h 25mSAW-JNB
R12 033
4/5Sat
multi-stopSAUDIA
15h 05mJNB-IST
10/5Fri
multi-stopSAUDIA
22h 55mIST-JNB
R12 315

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Johannesburg - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Johannesburg

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