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Cheapest flights to Istanbul airports
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Johannesburg
Istanbul Airport
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Johannesburg TO Istanbul
Johannesburg (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 193
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG | March | 14% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul costs on average just R7 022 in March |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG | December | 24% more expensive | It costs about R10 152 for flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG | September | 372% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg 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 445/pp from Budapest, which is 77% 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 R7 022. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Istanbul from South Africa during February instead. Flights to Istanbul in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around R7 577.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?
We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Istanbul 17 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 209. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from South Africa for as low as R6 483 on momondo.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?
The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Istanbul is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as R7 979. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R8 746.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?
Flying to Istanbul from South Africa in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R7 521 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around R11 351. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.
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 300 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
Turkish Airlines![Turkish Airlines]()
Mar 20![Turkish Airlines]()
Mar 30
14:10Cape Town Intl
10h 25m
0:35Istanbul
21:50Istanbul
10h 30m
8:20Cape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines![Turkish Airlines]()
Mar 20![Turkish Airlines]()
Mar 30
14:10Cape Town Intl
10h 25m
0:35Istanbul
21:50Istanbul
10h 30m
8:20Cape Town Intl
Egypt Air![Egypt Air]()
Apr 23![Egypt Air]()
May 1
17:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 15m
1 stop
8:00Istanbul
14:35Istanbul
13h 35m
1 stop
4:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Egypt Air![Egypt Air]()
Apr 11![Egypt Air]()
Oct 24
17:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 15m
1 stop
8:00Istanbul
14:35Istanbul
13h 35m
1 stop
4:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Egypt Air![Egypt Air]()
Apr 11![Egypt Air]()
Apr 22
17:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 15m
1 stop
8:00Istanbul
14:35Istanbul
13h 35m
1 stop
4:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
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