R5 668 Cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to Istanbul Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R12 551. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Istanbul Airport for around R13 209.

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport from South Africa, with most prices found around R10 123. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R10 522.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is in the evening. Flights from South Africa to Istanbul Airport during this time can be as low as R12 666. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R12 982 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from South Africa in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul for the best South Africa - Istanbul flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around R11 160 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from South Africa for as low as R10 222 on momondo.

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Istanbul

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The flight from South Africa to Istanbul Airport depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Istanbul (the most popular airport in Istanbul Airport), then the flight time is 10h 05m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Istanbul, then the average flight time is 11h 15m.

As of October 2026, there are 9 flights per day flying from South Africa to Istanbul Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 76% of flights taking off in the afternoon.