How many flights depart from Istanbul to Johannesburg on average per day?

3 flights are operational daily from Istanbul to Johannesburg as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 20% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Istanbul according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Istanbul to Johannesburg on average per week?

The number of flights available between Istanbul and Johannesburg is 25 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg delayed?

Historically, on average around 20% of flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 250 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Johannesburg

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

The number of operators available for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg is 4 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

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 from Istanbul to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:00 - 20:10IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 21:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

11h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 20

8:00 - 20:10IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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8:20 - 21:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

11h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 276Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 6

1:40 - 8:50IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

20:40 - 3:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

30h 05m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 437Air Algerie

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

16:25 - 8:50IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 25m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

20:40 - 0:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

27h 00m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 453Air Algerie

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Jan 20

18:50 - 7:10IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 20m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

19h 05m1 stop Cairo

R12 067Egyptair

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Feb 14

14:05 - 5:30SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

19:10 - 1:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

29h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 713Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

14:20 - 20:35SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 2:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

26h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 810Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

18:50 - 7:10IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 20m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

19h 05m1 stop Cairo

R12 907Egyptair

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Feb 15

1:40 - 10:30IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

9h 50mdirect

18:00 - 4:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

9h 45mdirect

R13 521Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 5

1:40 - 10:30IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

9h 50mdirect

18:00 - 4:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

9h 45mdirect

R13 553Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 5

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14:05 - 20:35SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:30 - 13:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 699Emirates

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

1:50 - 5:30IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:30 - 1:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

34h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 779Emirates

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 11

8:50 - 10:20SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:15 - 17:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

16h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 816KLM

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

14:05 - 15:50SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 13:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

19h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Dubai Intl

R17 366Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

23:30 - 7:10SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 40m2 stops Ankara Esenboga Cairo

21:45 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

19h 55m1 stop Cairo

R17 414Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 4

1:40 - 10:30IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

9h 50mdirect

18:00 - 4:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

9h 45mdirect

R20 677Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 4

8:00 - 20:10IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 21:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

11h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R46 766Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

8:00 - 20:10IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 21:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

11h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R53 615Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15

1:50 - 20:35IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:20 - 17:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

18h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R72 612Emirates

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 13

1:45 - 16:05IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20m1 stop Cape Town Intl

17:55 - 4:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

9h 45mdirect

R99 040Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10

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Oct 8

IST8:00Istanbul

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13h 10m

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Oct 20

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11h 50m

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Sept 20

IST1:40Istanbul

9h 50m

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 5

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

9h 45m

IST4:45Istanbul

R13 521

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Sept 20

IST1:40Istanbul

9h 50m

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Nov 15

IST13:30Istanbul

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JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 05m

IST11:25Istanbul

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R12 810

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Mon 5/10

18:00-4:45

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IST Istanbul - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Istanbul and Johannesburg?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R10 549 to R13 569.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 259.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R10 274. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Istanbul averaging around R11 001.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to depart from Istanbul to Johannesburg is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as R13 011. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Istanbul because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R19 185.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Johannesburg flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

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

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Best price found	R6 769
Fastest flight time	9h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Johannesburg	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Istanbul in the past 72 hours is R6 769. The best return flight deal from Istanbul to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 259.

The fastest flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg takes 9h 50m

Direct flights go from Istanbul to Johannesburg every day.

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg. From Istanbul there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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How far is Istanbul to Johannesburg by plane?
A flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg will travel around 7471,3 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 9h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
The number of operators available for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg is 4 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
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 from Istanbul to Johannesburg.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Egyptair	PriceFrom R9 221	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 445 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 034 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 866	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 651 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 690	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 478 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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