IST - JNB

£331 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg departing on 10/3. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£489
Typical prices: £417-£606
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/3Sat 21/3
IST - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£591
Typical prices: £528-£894
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27/1Wed 4/2
IST - JNB • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checkpoints.
Use the Gautrain for safe travel from Johannesburg.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg (IST-JNB)

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

Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
00:05 - 13:05
IST
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JNB
14h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 21:20
JNB
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IST
12h 00m1 stop
£489Ethiopian Air
Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
00:05 - 13:05
IST
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JNB
14h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 05:00
JNB
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IST
13h 30m1 stop
£494Ethiopian Air
Sat, 17 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
07:35 - 03:55
IST
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JNB
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 05:00
JNB
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IST
13h 30m1 stop
£521Ethiopian Air
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 15:35
IST
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JNB
20h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:20
JNB
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IST
21h 35m1 stop
£538Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
00:05 - 13:05
IST
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JNB
14h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 21:20
JNB
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IST
12h 00m1 stop
£542Ethiopian Air
Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
00:05 - 13:05
IST
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JNB
14h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 21:20
JNB
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IST
29h 50m1 stop
£561Ethiopian Air
Tue, 10 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 03:55
IST
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JNB
15h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 12:20
JNB
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IST
14h 50m1 stop
£564Qatar Airways
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 08:40
IST
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JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 12:20
JNB
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IST
14h 50m1 stop
£569Qatar Airways
Tue, 27 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:05 - 13:05
IST
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JNB
14h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 21:00
JNB
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IST
21h 00m2 stops
£570Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 08:40
IST
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JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 12:20
JNB
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IST
14h 50m1 stop
£579Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Johannesburg flights

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

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in March.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost £384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £611 and £566 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £493 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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IST

Expect lengthy waits at security checkpoints during busy times. Arrive early to navigate the large terminal efficiently.

JNB

Use the Gautrain for safe, secure travel to Johannesburg. It operates daily with frequent services during peak hours.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Johannesburg

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£331
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Johannesburg 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 Istanbul to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £331 for a one-way ticket and £440 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg, Etihad Airways or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg are Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £385 and an overall rating of 7.4, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £633 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Istanbul to Johannesburg.

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

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

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Johannesburg? 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.
7.4
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1332 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.2Food
7.3Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreWilliam, Dec 2025
BOS - AUH
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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.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

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

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

Luggage never made it it’s been 2 days and no proper update

The flight from Istanbul to Karachi was an old plane in which the seats don’t even come close to lying flat. It was uncomfortable - may as well have been economy, and a far cry from Qatar Airways that I’m used to. The food was mediocre and entertainment couldn’t even be used because there was zero privacy like in a normal business class, so it would feel as though everyone is watching the movie with you - which is awkward. I had to put my food tray out as a leg stopper to get into some sort of comfortable position to curl up and sleep, which is ridiculous. Unacceptable given the ticket still has a business class price tag.

My seat number was changed unilaterally after confirmed online checkin from widow to aisle. This applies to the Istanbul-Port louis flight. Seat was also changed for the Antalya-Istanbul flight but this was because of aircraft change, I was informed. That flight was delayed because of a technical problem with the original aircraft.

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

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