What is the cheapest airline that flies from Istanbul to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to South Africa

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

7 flights are operational daily from Istanbul to South Africa 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.

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

The number of flights available between Istanbul and South Africa is 53 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 21% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to South Africa 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 airlines fly to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Istanbul according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Wednesday 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.

How often are flights from Istanbul to South Africa delayed?

Historically, on average around 21% of flights between Istanbul and South Africa have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 255 minutes.

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

Prices for flights from Istanbul to South Africa were last updated today.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Istanbul to South Africa is 5 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to South Africa?

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 South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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0:10 - 13:25IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

11h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 859Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 1

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

R11 036Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

13:00 - 13:25SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m2 stops Cairo Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

23h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cairo

R11 052Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

16:05 - 13:25SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m2 stops Cairo Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

23h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Cairo

R11 294Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

18:45 - 9:40IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

19h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 455Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

20:30 - 9:40IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 11:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

21h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 535Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

3:50 - 7:10IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 2:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

28h 05m1 stop Cairo

R12 035Egyptair

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

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

16h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 - 13:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

26h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 486Emirates

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

14:20 - 18:00SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 13:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 000Emirates

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

13:45 - 4:00IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

25h 55m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R14 757Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30

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

13h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 21:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

21h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 922Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 26

1:45 - 11:50IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 05mdirect

16:35 - 4:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

11h 00mdirect

R14 886Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

19:35 - 20:35IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

18h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 047Emirates

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 26

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

32h 10m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

20:45 - 0:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

26h 55m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R15 740Air Algerie

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 26

16:25 - 11:30IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:25 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

19h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 772Emirates

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 26

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

9h 50mdirect

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

9h 45mdirect

R16 449Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 26

18:55 - 13:45IST Istanbul-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m2 stops Cairo Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:25 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-IST Istanbul

26h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 546Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 26

20:05 - 9:10IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

25h 50m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R23 795Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 26

13:45 - 17:25IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

9:25 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

25h 50m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R34 090Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 26

8:00 - 0:05IST Istanbul-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 05m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Kinshasa N'djili

5:00 - 4:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-IST Istanbul

22h 45m2 stops Kinshasa N'djili Addis Ababa Bole

R35 637Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 26

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Air Algerie flights from Istanbul to South Africa

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Air Algerie

Aug 16

IST5:00Istanbul

27h 45m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 26

JNB20:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

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Aug 16

IST5:00Istanbul

27h 45m

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R11 197

Air Algerie

Nov 8

IST5:00Istanbul

28h 50m

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JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 40m

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IST15:20Istanbul

R11 406

Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul to South Africa

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Sept 8

IST18:45Istanbul

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 22

JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

9h 45m

IST4:40Istanbul

R12 180

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Oct 26

IST2:05Istanbul

9h 55m

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 20

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 15m

1 stop

IST11:45Istanbul

R12 212

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Nov 7

IST2:05Istanbul

9h 55m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 15m

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IST11:45Istanbul

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R12 035

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Thu 3/9

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Wed 16/9

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R12 486

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SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 12/11

14:20-18:00

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

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1 stop22h 40m

R14 000

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IST Istanbul - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:45-4:00

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

9:25-12:20

3 stops25h 55m

R14 757

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Istanbul is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 405, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in September, then you should wait until May to fly from Istanbul, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 307.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Istanbul. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was R12 976. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Istanbul to South Africa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around R19 133. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to South Africa flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Istanbul to South Africa flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Istanbul to South Africa 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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Fastest flight time	10h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from Istanbul to South Africa takes 10h 55m

Direct flights go from Istanbul to South Africa every day.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Istanbul there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Istanbul to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Istanbul to South Africa is 5 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to South Africa?
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 South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Istanbul to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R9 196	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 444 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 609	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 023 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 856	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 834	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 649 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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