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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR8 424
Bodrum
Bodrum1 stopR16 449
Dalaman
Dalaman2 stopsR14 099
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR8 424
Bodrum
Bodrum1 stopR16 449
Dalaman
Dalaman2 stopsR14 099

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Turkey 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 to Turkey

Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 4
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:10
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SAW
21h 25m
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13:40 - 3:55
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JNB
15h 15m
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R8 424Qatar Airways
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6
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14:45 - 12:10
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20h 25m
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13:35 - 8:50
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20h 15m
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R8 504Qatar Airways
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6
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20h 25m
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13:35 - 8:50
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JNB
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R8 552Qatar Airways
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:10 - 12:10
DUR
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SAW
27h 00m
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13:40 - 7:40
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DUR
19h 00m
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R10 470Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:25
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IST
18h 45m
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23:30 - 16:35
IST
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DUR
18h 05m
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R10 486Emirates
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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IST
22h 15m
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DUR
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R10 502Emirates
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, May 4
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7:40 - 21:00
CPT
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SAW
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CPT
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R10 822KLM
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7
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11:00 - 12:10
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SAW
24h 10m
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13:35 - 19:50
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DUR
31h 15m
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R10 902Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 21:05
JNB
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DLM
25h 00m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
17:05 - 10:50
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JNB
18h 45m
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R16 417Turkish Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 7:50
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BJV
12h 50m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
11:55 - 10:30
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JNB
23h 35m
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R16 449Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Turkey

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Turkey to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Turkey?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Turkey from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Istanbul Airport, at R9 208 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R9 208.

How much is a flight to Turkey?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Turkey from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Turkey costs R9 435 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R5 542 for the route Durban (DUR) to Istanbul Airport (IST). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Durban to Istanbul which costs R12 044 on average, and Johannesburg to Istanbul, which costs R11 261 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Turkey?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Turkey, 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 South Africa to Turkey is September, when tickets cost R10 327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 676 and R12 373 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Turkey?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Turkey, 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 a flight from South Africa to Turkey, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Turkey?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey is Istanbul Airport (IST), with an average flight price of R7 283.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR4 380
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

FAQs - booking Turkey flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Turkey?

    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 South Africa to Turkey.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Turkey 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 South Africa to Turkey?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Turkey with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Turkey?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Turkey?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Turkey is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R12 106. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R13 517 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey is generally at night, when retur flights cost R12 020 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Turkey is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R12 377.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Turkey

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Turkey? 25% of our users found return tickets to Turkey for the following prices or less: From Durban R11 143, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R24 769, from Cape Town R29 726
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Turkey flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Turkey

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Turkey? 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3489 reviews
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
Airline reviews

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

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.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

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.

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

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

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.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

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

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

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.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

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.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

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