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Summary info about Istanbul flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | R4 344 |
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Best Return Price | R6 356 |
Fastest flight time | 14h 15m |
Operated By | 4 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Istanbul airports
Find the cheapest flights to these Istanbul airports from your nearest city or airport
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Johannesburg TO Istanbul
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Typically, flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg are cheaper when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul, which has an average price of R8 738
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | March | 15% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul costs on average just R7 458 in March |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 24% more expensive | It costs about R10 796 for flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | September | 375% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Istanbul?
The best price found on momondo to Istanbul was R639/pp from Dalaman, which is 93% cheaper than the average flight price to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R7 458. If you are unable to visit Istanbul during the month of March, then departing from South Africa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R8 049.
We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Istanbul 20 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Istanbul for R8 738. Keep in mind that you might be able to find cheaper flights to Istanbul at any time. In fact, our users found flights for as low as R6 356 in the past 72 hours.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Istanbul is possible. If you are planning a flight to Istanbul, consider booking flights to Istanbul Airport (34 km from Istanbul city centre), Tekirdag Corlu Airport (89 km from Istanbul city centre), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre) or Bursa Yenişehir Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre).
With an average price of R8 554 per person, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Istanbul. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.
Yes, if you fly to Istanbul in Istanbul which is the closest available airport to Beylikduzu (33,7 km away).
At 30,4 km away, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport in Istanbul is the closest to Sultanahmet Meydani.
Can I fly to Istanbul from South Africa right now?
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Istanbul.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Istanbul.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Istanbul.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.
Can I fly back to South Africa from Istanbul?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Istanbul must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Istanbul are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
Istanbul flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in South Africa to Istanbul found recently by users on momondo
Find the cheapest one-way flights to Istanbul
If you're looking for one-way flights from South Africa to Istanbul, view some of our deals below provided by Egypt Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways
Which airlines fly to Istanbul?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Istanbul
Which airlines fly to Istanbul?
Qatar Airways is the airline most momondo users in South Africa opt for when booking flights to Istanbul. Emirates, Turkish Airlines and SAUDIA are also popular choices when flying to Istanbul from South Africa. Most major airlines flying from South Africa to Istanbul will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.
Best first class flights to Istanbul
Compare and see reviews for airlines with premium cabins that fly to Istanbul
| Airline | Rating | First Class | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom R5 972 | First Class | Rating 8,2 |
The starting price for Business class flights to Istanbul is around R29 491, although prices may vary based on origin, travel dates, and preferred airline. Some Business class flyers have reported tickets as low as R23 628 (last found on May 15) when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
Looking to upgrade from Economy? The most popular airline with flights to Istanbul, Qatar Airways, has the following Premium Cabin options: Business. Departing from another origin or choosing a different airline may open up more travel alternatives, if you are still undecided.
Airports near Istanbul
Below you will find all the airports in Istanbul along with their distance from the city centre
Popular routes to Istanbul
Most frequently searched flights to Istanbul along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
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Why use momondo?
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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Istanbul to just show those with flexible booking policies.
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