Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul (JNB - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$672	Qatar Airways 1 stop 18 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is currently $672
Cheapest one-way flight	$383	Etihad 1 stop 27 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is currently $383
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,162	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 10 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is currently $1,162
Last-minute weekend getaway	$672	Qatar Airways 1 stop 18 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Istanbul is currently $672
Cheapest business class flights	$2,337	Ethiopian 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is currently $2,337

Fastest flight	9 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes 9 hr 40 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 Johannesburg to Istanbul is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $550–670
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $760–1,150

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,037

Typical price: $830–1,750

7 weekly nonstop flights

JNB - IST Every day
Emirates

from $775

Typical price: $680–1,150

31 weekly connecting flights

JNB - IST Every day
British Airways

from $1,147

Typical price: $1,050–2,050

22 weekly connecting flights

JNB - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

from $672

Typical price: $650–1,150

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - IST Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,061

Typical price: $1,000–2,000

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - IST Every day
KLM

from $940

Typical price: $640–1,600

14 weekly connecting flights

JNB - IST Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $550 to $670.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $672. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $383.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $1,037, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $775, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $1,147, flying from May 25 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $672, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $1,061, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest KLM flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $940, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 21.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul starts at $672 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $383 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

9 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul.
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 Johannesburg to Istanbul 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 Johannesburg to Istanbul.

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

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 31 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul are:

British Airways offers 22 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Lufthansa offers 21 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
KLM offers 14 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $672. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $383.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $1,037, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $775, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $1,147, flying from May 25 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $672, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $1,061, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest KLM flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is $940, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 21.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul 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 Johannesburg and Istanbul at price $672 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul 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 Johannesburg to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul start at $1,162 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, Jun 4 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul, 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 Johannesburg and Istanbul start at $2,337 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 23 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul start at $672 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Istanbul, 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 Johannesburg and Istanbul starts at $672 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Istanbul at price $672 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Istanbul, 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.