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R5 453 Cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

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13:00 - 11:55CPT-IST
21h 55m1 stop
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20:05 - 10:50IST-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
R9 812Qatar Airways
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13:00 - 11:55CPT-IST
21h 55m1 stop
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13:45 - 10:50IST-CPT
22h 05m1 stop
R9 866Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:15JNB-IST
19h 25m1 stop
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14:10 - 8:20IST-JNB
19h 10m1 stop
R10 153Etihad Airways
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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:15JNB-IST
19h 25m1 stop
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14:10 - 8:20IST-JNB
19h 10m1 stop
R10 655Etihad Airways
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Fri, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 7
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8:20 - 21:10JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
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7:35 - 20:10IST-JNB
13h 35m1 stop
R11 301Ethiopian Air
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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 4:45JNB-IST
13h 15m1 stop
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8:00 - 20:10IST-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
R11 445Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 17
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:25DUR-IST
18h 45m1 stop
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16:25 - 16:35IST-DUR
25h 10m1 stop
R12 252Emirates
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 17:55DUR-IST
22h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 16:35IST-DUR
25h 10m1 stop
R12 521Emirates
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Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 4:35CPT-IST
11h 00mdirect
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1:45 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
R14 817Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 4:35CPT-IST
11h 00mdirect
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1:45 - 11:50IST-CPT
11h 05mdirect
R15 337Turkish Airlines
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Flights to Istanbul Airport – Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Istanbul Airport to help you craft the best travel plan.

What cabin class options are available on South Africa to Istanbul flights?

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

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R14 356. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Istanbul Airport for around R15 979.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport from South Africa, with most prices found around R10 171. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R10 655.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is in the morning. Flights from South Africa to Istanbul Airport during this time can be as low as R10 052. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R14 903 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.

What is the cheapest South Africa to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from Cape Town Intl to Istanbul for the best South Africa - Istanbul flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from South Africa when booking 7 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around R11 467 when searching 7 weeks out.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 R11 050 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Istanbul

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary12% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport costs on average just R10 171 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember27% more expensiveIt costs about R14 656 for flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTSeptember228% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September than any other month

Cheap Istanbul Airport flight deals and tips

Summary info about Istanbul Airport flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R5 453

Best Round-Trip Price

R9 812

Fastest flight time

15h 25m

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The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 453 (Cape Town Intl to Istanbul).
The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 812 (Cape Town Intl to Istanbul).
The fastest flight to Istanbul from South Africa takes 15h 25m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).
December has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 1% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, when booking your flight to Istanbul Airport, February is the cheapest month on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

Most flyers found that booking flight tickets 82 days in advance of their planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Istanbul Airport.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

From most locations, the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport are found on a Thursday. Booking a Saturday departure is usually the most expensive.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Typically, cheap prices to Istanbul Airport are most often found for Morning flights. Cheap prices are less likely for Afternoon flights.

Is there an alternative airport near Istanbul Airport?

Those flying to Istanbul Airport could potentially find better pricing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 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) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Istanbul?

You can find deals at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport for R3 290 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

R639 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Istanbul. This flight is from Antalya and is 81% cheaper than most flights to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Istanbul Airport?

Prices for flights to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Istanbul Airport?

How old do you have to be to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Istanbul Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Istanbul?

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Can I find flights to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Istanbul to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Istanbul?

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I’m not ready to book a flight to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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Cheapest flight routes to Istanbul

These routes have the cheapest flights to Istanbul found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
JohannesburgIstanbul11h 50mR9 238
Cape TownIstanbul11h 00mR9 382
DurbanIstanbul18h 00mR10 853