R4 920 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 R11 979. 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 908.

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport from South Africa, with most prices found around R9 695. 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 146.

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 255. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R12 564 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 R10 638 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 808 on momondo.

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates 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 43% 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 9h 45m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Istanbul, then the average flight time is 11h.

As of September 2026, there are 7 flights per day flying from South Africa to Istanbul Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 73% of flights taking off in the afternoon.