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£255 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul (JNB-IST)

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

Sun, 14 Sep - Wed, 3 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 13:05JNB-IST
26h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
07:35 - 08:35IST-JNB
26h 00m1 stop
£439Etihad Airways
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Sun, 10 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 06:15JNB-IST
19h 25m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
07:30 - 08:20IST-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
£450Etihad Airways
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 21:10JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
07:35 - 20:10IST-JNB
13h 35m1 stop
£531Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 12:20JNB-IST
22h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 09:45IST-JNB
20h 55m1 stop
£532Qatar Airways
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Sun, 22 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 17:55JNB-IST
18h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:10 - 20:50IST-JNB
19h 40m1 stop
£538Emirates
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Sat, 1 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 14:25JNB-IST
15h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
01:50 - 20:50IST-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
£539Emirates
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Tue, 8 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 13:00JNB-IST
21h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:00 - 20:10IST-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
£545Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 04:40JNB-IST
9h 45mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:50 - 10:35IST-JNB
9h 45mdirect
£633Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 14 Sep - Tue, 2 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 04:40JNB-IST
9h 45mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:05 - 10:50IST-JNB
9h 45mdirect
£656Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sat, 20 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
03:10 - 06:20JNB-IST
26h 10m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 16:10IST-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
£694Qatar Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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JNB

For a smooth departure, consider using the Gautrain for secure travel to JNB, with trains running every 10 minutes during peak hours.

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IST

Upon arrival at IST, use the M11 Metro Line for a quick transfer to the city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Istanbul flights

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £417 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £601 and £500 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£255
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport was £346 for a one-way ticket and £596 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    Lufthansa, South African, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £493 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £409 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £309 or less one-way and £522 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Friday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Friday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Thai Airways, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul. 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.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
7.8Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2025BKK - DXB
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Better boarding process at Hyderabad airport Better time management by air hostesses in providing the meals

Liked some flight attendants. 1 was rude I'll not say her name I don't want to get her jn trouble on my flight back to Dallas from Doha. Very rude to some races of people clearly. She needs a better attitude and bedside manners. Asking her questions and she responds "WHAT" twice rudely like I was bothering her and "is it going to be cranberry or mango juice with an attitude".

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

No customer service. Non educated staff members with no will to support or service the passenger.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

Boarding was much delayed, and there was no explanation ( obviously they were waiting for something or someone. ) Passengers were all crowded at the gate with anxiety. On the plane, the crew worked very hard on checking for safety and serving delicious food. They were polite and courteous.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

All was fine , but air conditioning was not working on board properly so was very hot

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

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