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 (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 723
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG | March | 14% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul costs on average just R6 619 in March |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM JOHANNESBURG | December | 24% more expensive | It costs about R9 569 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 362/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 619. 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 142.
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 R7 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 R5 589 in the past 72 hours.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?
On average, the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul from South Africa is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as R7 539. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R8 237.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as R7 401. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R11 378.
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 176 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, KLM and Turkish Airlines
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