Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul from R5 243

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R9 300. If you are unable to visit Istanbul during the month of March, then departing from Johannesburg during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 415.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul from Johannesburg is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as R11 913. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R13 039.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as R12 227. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R12 594.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around R10 433 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg for as low as R9 498 on momondo.

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

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Johannesburg according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 129 minutes.

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

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday 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 12% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of May 2026, 2 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in Istanbul each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 18:00, with 66% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of May 2026, 18 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in Istanbul each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.