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

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

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

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

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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 150 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R14 588 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R989–R1 623 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 Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 4% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R10 987 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R11 327, a difference of R341. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 46 minutes.

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%.

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

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 10:18
• Latest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 4:48.

The flight takes about 9h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% below the route average of R11 120. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 9h 58m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 467 to R75 988. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 134, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 35m, compared to 14h 58m via Cairo (CAI) and 16h 38m 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.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R170 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport range from R9 891 to R13 018, with an average of R11 120 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 891 counts as a good deal.