IST - JNB

£355 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg

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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
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£410
Typical prices: £586-£385
Air Algerie
Fri 31/7Mon 31/8
IST - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£667
Typical prices: £642-£516
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/6Thu 18/6
IST - JNB • Direct
Advice from real travellers
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Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checkpoints.
Use the Gautrain for safe travel from Johannesburg.
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Cheapest • from £410 (return)
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Most punctual • 81% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg £322 (return)
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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

Fri, 31 Jul - Mon, 31 Aug
Air Algerie Logo
05:00 - 09:15
IST
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JNB
29h 15m
1 stop
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20:00 - 00:40
JNB
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IST
27h 40m
1 stop
£410Air Algerie
Fri, 9 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Air Europa Logo
15:45 - 09:50
IST
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JNB
19h 05m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 13:55
JNB
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IST
18h 00m
1 stop
£544Air Europa
Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 20:35
IST
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 21:35
JNB
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IST
34h 30m
1 stop
£586Emirates
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 2 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 08:20
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 13:05
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
£590Etihad Airways
Fri, 31 Jul - Thu, 27 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 08:20
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 13:05
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
£593Etihad Airways
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 05:30
IST
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JNB
14h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 14:25
JNB
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IST
23h 55m
1 stop
£596Emirates
Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
Emirates Logo
23:30 - 10:15
IST
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JNB
35h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 14:25
JNB
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IST
18h 15m
1 stop
£596Emirates
Thu, 30 Jul - Tue, 1 Sep
Emirates Logo
23:30 - 16:15
IST
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JNB
17h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 14:25
JNB
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IST
15h 05m
1 stop
£604Emirates
Sun, 27 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 08:20
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 13:05
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
£610Etihad Airways
Sun, 27 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 08:20
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 13:05
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
£611Etihad 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 July.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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 £388 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £602 and £586 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 £322 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 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 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg

 
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Jenna Scatena

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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Johannesburg

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£336
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower 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 £345 for a one-way ticket and £410 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, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of £628 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £382 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.
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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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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.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4346 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
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7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
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The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

8.0 ExcellentOmo, Apr 2026
IST - LOS
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The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

Excellent service. Friendly and attentive flight attendants, can lay back in business class and be pretty comfortable, and delicious food. Flight on time departing and arriving.

Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had to wait 8 hours for the next flight. They provided me with no food no water. Completely ridiculous!!! Never fly on this airline.

I will say the same as my previous comment. Great job over all! From 1-10, ten be the best… I will give 9!

Very bad boarding staff. I was flying business. We were stashed in a bus as much as it could be filled with business then economy passengers. By the time we have reached the plane we have waithed 10 more minutes inside the bus mext to the plane because of some documental work in the plane. I guess TGS -Turkish Airlines Ground Services forgot yo radio the plane if it was ready.

had to wait 1 hour once boarded. so we were 1 hour late arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

It was very good excitement. We Enjoy everything except the food

The crew was awesome. My husband fell while traveling to the WC and got a head abrasion. The crew helped him greatly and a physician that was also on the flight checked him out as well. They all get an A+!

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

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

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

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