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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul from R5 316

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul departing on 3/7. 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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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul (JNB-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo 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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23:00 - 15:15JNB-IST
15h 15m1 stop
5:00 - 21:30IST-JNB
17h 30m1 stop
R8 491Air Algerie
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Thu, Jul 18 - Thu, Jul 25
23:00 - 3:45JNB-IST
27h 45m1 stop
5:00 - 6:25IST-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
R8 872Air Algerie
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Thu, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 29
23:15 - 21:00JNB-SAW
20h 45m1 stop
19:30 - 21:20SAW-JNB
26h 50m1 stop
R8 944KLM
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Wed, May 29 - Sun, Jun 2
9:55 - 13:20JNB-IST
26h 25m1 stop
7:25 - 8:35IST-JNB
26h 10m1 stop
R9 216Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 31
9:55 - 6:20JNB-IST
19h 25m1 stop
14:45 - 8:35IST-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
R9 289Etihad Airways
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
7:30 - 12:10JNB-SAW
27h 40m1 stop
20:10 - 15:10SAW-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
R10 051Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 13
7:30 - 12:20JNB-IST
27h 50m1 stop
20:05 - 15:10IST-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
R10 142Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 13
21:45 - 13:00JNB-IST
14h 15m1 stop
19:00 - 7:10IST-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
R10 305Egypt Air
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 1
21:45 - 13:00JNB-IST
14h 15m1 stop
19:00 - 7:10IST-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
R10 450Egypt Air
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
23:15 - 17:10JNB-SAW
16h 55m1 stop
19:30 - 21:20SAW-JNB
26h 50m1 stop
R10 813KLM
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2

Flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul cost R6 628 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R11 126.

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Istanbul, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, 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 is February, where tickets cost R9 253 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is R12 083 and R11 720 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Etihad Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R5 316. KAYAK users also found Johannesburg to Istanbul return flights on Air Algerie from R8 491 and on KLM from R8 944.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul.
There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is R11 225.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 9h 55m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Istanbul Airport. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 9h 55m.

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Cheapest flight

R5 316
Flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul was R293 for a one-way ticket and R468 for a return.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 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?

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

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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/7Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 25mJNB-IST
R5 316
27/5Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 25mJNB-IST
R5 370
27/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 35mJNB-SAW
R5 733
4/6Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 20mJNB-IST
R6 622
4/7Thu
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
R7 003
27/5Mon
3 stops
48h 55mJNB-SAW
R7 003
3/7Wed
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
R7 021
4/6Tue
2 stops
26h 15mJNB-SAW
R7 184
3/7Wed
2 stopsRwandAir
17h 55mJNB-IST
R8 182
2/7Tue
2 stopsRwandAir
32h 00mJNB-SAW
R10 468

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
11h 50mJNB-IST
28/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 55mIST-JNB
R10 033
23/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
11h 50mJNB-IST
4/6Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 55mIST-JNB
R10 069
23/5Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
19h 25mJNB-IST
30/5Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
18h 50mIST-JNB
R10 105
23/5Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
19h 25mJNB-IST
6/6Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
18h 50mIST-JNB
R10 142
23/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
18h 35mJNB-IST
3/6Mon
multi-stopEmirates
19h 40mIST-JNB
R10 704
23/5Thu
multi-stopEmirates
18h 35mJNB-IST
29/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
15h 05mIST-JNB
R10 813
23/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
16h 55mJNB-SAW
5/6Wed
multi-stopKLM
26h 50mSAW-JNB
R10 831
23/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
16h 55mJNB-SAW
29/5Wed
multi-stopKLM
26h 50mSAW-JNB
R10 867
23/5Thu
multi-stop
23h 35mJNB-SAW
29/5Wed
multi-stop
22h 00mSAW-JNB
R12 192
24/5Fri
multi-stop
29h 10mJNB-SAW
31/5Fri
multi-stop
27h 30mSAW-JNB
R12 863

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Johannesburg - Istanbul Flights

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Istanbul - Johannesburg

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