R5 986 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 0:20 and lands at 10:23
• Latest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 4:53.

The flight takes about 10h 03m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 10h 03m, covering 12 055 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport range from R10 251 to R13 475, with an average of R11 465 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 251 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the R11 465 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 458 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R14 754 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 007–R1 653 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 466 to R67 974. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R7 201.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R173 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 46m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 3% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R11 326 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R11 640, a difference of R314.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 45m, compared to 15h 04m via Cairo (CAI) and 16h 51m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Turkey Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.