Cheap flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg from R6 872

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Istanbul is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 666, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of August, then departing from Istanbul during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 688.

The cheapest day to depart from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as R13 333. On the other hand, Thursday 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 R17 019.

Fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Istanbul - Johannesburg OR Tambo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Istanbul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R11 567 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Istanbul for as low as R8 632 on momondo.

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Istanbul according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 18% 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 237 minutes.

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

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.

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 18% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of March 2026, 2 flights take off from Istanbul and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 2:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the morning.

As of March 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.