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R5 264 Cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul Airport departing on 5/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 12:35
JNB
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IST
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:45 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 35m
1 stop
R9 241Etihad Airways
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Aug 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 12:35
JNB
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IST
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R9 453Etihad Airways
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 13:05
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
R9 502Etihad Airways
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 12:35
JNB
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IST
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R9 518Etihad Airways
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Aug 5
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:55
JNB
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IST
26h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
R9 534Etihad Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 18:35
CPT
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IST
28h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 17:30
IST
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CPT
22h 25m
1 stop
R9 942Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 12:15
CPT
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IST
15h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 17:30
IST
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CPT
22h 25m
1 stop
R10 072Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 12:15
CPT
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IST
22h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 17:30
IST
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CPT
28h 45m
1 stop
R10 088Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 12:15
CPT
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IST
22h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 17:30
IST
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CPT
28h 45m
1 stop
R10 105Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:25
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IST
18h 45m
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Emirates Logo
16:25 - 16:35
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DUR
25h 10m
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R11 800Emirates
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 11/8

13:45-8:20

1 stop19h 35m

R9 241

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 11/10

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R9 453

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 29/7

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R9 502

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 5/8

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R9 518

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

9:50-12:55

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 17/11

14:00-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R9 534

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 23/9

20:05-17:30

1 stop22h 25m

R9 942
Fastest return journey

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

19:30-12:15

1 stop15h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 20/9

20:05-17:30

1 stop22h 25m

R10 072

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

13:15-12:15

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 21/9

13:45-17:30

1 stop28h 45m

R10 088

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

13:15-12:15

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 21/9

13:45-17:30

1 stop28h 45m

R10 105

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 24/7

18:40-14:25

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 31/7

16:25-16:35

1 stop25h 10m

R11 800

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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 Airport flights?

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.

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 R11 732. 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 R12 855.

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 192. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 730.

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 evening. Flights from South Africa to Istanbul Airport during this time can be as low as R12 049. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R12 405 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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around R10 348 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 R9 387 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Istanbul

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Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary11% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport costs on average just R9 241 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember14% more expensiveIt costs about R11 897 for flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTSeptember243% 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 264

Best Round-Trip Price

R9 241

Fastest flight time

21h 40m

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The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 264 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).
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The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 241 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).
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The fastest flight to Istanbul from South Africa takes 21h 40m (Cape Town Intl to Istanbul).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 1% 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 81 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 Evening 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 674 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?

R596 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Istanbul. This flight is from Kayseri and is 84% 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 11 airlines that operate flight routes to Istanbul Airport, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 54% 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 16 as of June 2026.

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.

Why use momondo?

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

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

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?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Istanbul. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

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