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 R7 954
| 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 R6 788 in March |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 24% more expensive | It costs about R9 826 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?
What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?
The best price found on momondo to Istanbul was R1 403/pp from Budapest, which is 78% 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.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?
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 R6 788. 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 R7 326.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?
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 R7 954. 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 R5 000 in the past 72 hours.
Is there an alternative airport near Istanbul?
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).
Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Istanbul?
With an average price of R6 361 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.
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, Emirates and Etihad 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?
Emirates is the airline most momondo users in South Africa opt for when booking flights to Istanbul. Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines 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.
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