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R5 165 Cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

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9:50 - 13:05JNB-IST
26h 15m1 stop
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7:30 - 8:20IST-JNB
25h 50m1 stop
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Thu, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 22
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9:50 - 13:05JNB-IST
26h 15m1 stop
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7:30 - 8:30IST-JNB
26h 00m1 stop
R9 628Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 29
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 6:20CPT-IST
16h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:50IST-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
R9 874Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 21:10JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:00 - 20:10IST-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
R9 874Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 11:55CPT-IST
21h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:50IST-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
R9 909Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 21:10JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:00 - 20:10IST-JNB
13h 10m1 stop
R9 909Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
KLM Logo
18:50 - 16:20JNB-IST
20h 30m2 stops
KLM Logo
17:05 - 21:20IST-JNB
29h 15m1 stop
R10 735KLM
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 22
KLM Logo
18:50 - 16:20JNB-IST
20h 30m2 stops
KLM Logo
17:05 - 21:35IST-JNB
29h 30m1 stop
R10 753KLM
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:25DUR-IST
18h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:25 - 16:35IST-DUR
22h 10m1 stop
R11 877Emirates
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 21:35DUR-IST
25h 55m1 stop
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19:25 - 16:35IST-DUR
22h 10m1 stop
R11 947Emirates
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Locate flights to Istanbul that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
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Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 22/10

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R9 593

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 29/9

7:30-8:30

1 stop26h 00m

R9 628

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

13:00-6:20

1 stop16h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 23/9

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R9 874

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 25/9

8:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R9 874

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

13:00-11:55

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 18/9

20:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R9 909

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 25/9

8:00-20:10

1 stop13h 10m

R9 909

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

18:50-16:20

2 stops20h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 22/9

17:05-21:20

1 stop29h 15m

R10 735

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

18:50-16:20

2 stops20h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 25/9

17:05-21:35

1 stop29h 30m

R10 753

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 17/9

18:40-14:25

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 24/9

19:25-16:35

1 stop22h 10m

R11 877

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/8

18:40-21:35

1 stop25h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 5/9

19:25-16:35

1 stop22h 10m

R11 947

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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 Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R13 541. 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 216.

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 R9 962. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R10 489.

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 R9 846. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R14 032 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 Durban King Shaka 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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around R11 337 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 876 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary13% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport costs on average just R9 962 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember26% more expensiveIt costs about R14 284 for flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember205% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December 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 165

Best Round-Trip Price

R9 593

Fastest flight time

14h 30m

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The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 165 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).
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The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 593 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).
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The fastest flight to Istanbul from South Africa takes 14h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 2% price increase on average.
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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 55 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 Tuesday. 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 267 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?

R463 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Istanbul. This flight is from Kayseri and is 86% 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?

There are a total of 10 airlines that operate flight routes to Istanbul Airport, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 47% of those flying into Istanbul Airport choose to fly with Qatar Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with Qatar Airways, then Emirates and Turkish Airlines are also popular airlines to fly with.

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?

The number of operators available for flights to Istanbul Airport is 18 as of August 2025.

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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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?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Istanbul. Filter by price, airline, airport, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

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

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