Cheap flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $711
Ethiopian 1 stop 15 hr Fri, May 8 — Thu, May 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is currently $711
Cheapest one-way flight $487
Etihad 1 stop 20 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is currently $487
Cheapest nonstop flights $907
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is currently $907
Last-minute weekend getaway $806
Ethiopian 1 stop 15 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Johannesburg is currently $806
Cheapest business class flights $2,316
Air Algerie 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 15 — Sat, May 30
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is currently $2,316
Fastest flight 9 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg takes 9 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $450–800
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $660–1,150

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Johannesburg

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $907
    Typical price: $740–1,500
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - JNB Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $855
    Typical price: $660–1,100
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - JNB Every day
  • Emirates
    from $805
    Typical price: $770–1,100
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - JNB Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $791
    Typical price: $940–1,950
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - JNB Every day
  • British Airways
    from $1,331
    Typical price: $1,100–3,150
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - JNB Every day
  • Ethiopian
    from $711
    Typical price: $610–1,100
    16 weekly connecting flights
    IST - JNB Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $450 to $800.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $711. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $487.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $907, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $855, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $805, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $791, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 4.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $1,331, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $711, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg starts at $711 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $487 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
9 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg are:
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Lufthansa offers 21 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Ethiopian offers 16 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Johannesburg.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $711. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $487.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $907, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $855, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $805, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $791, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 4.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $1,331, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg is $711, flying from May 8 to May 21.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg.
  • There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Johannesburg at price $806 is offered by Ethiopian from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg.
  • There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg start at $907 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Turkish Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg start at $2,316 from Fri, May 15 to Sat, May 30 with Air Algerie.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg start at $711 from Fri, May 8 to Thu, May 21.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Johannesburg starts at $806 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Johannesburg at price $806 is offered by Ethiopian from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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