Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul from R4 534

In general, February 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 101. If you are unable to visit Istanbul during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 245.

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 767. 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 125.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as R12 044. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R12 465.

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 205 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 614 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 is the most popular carrier operating from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways 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 53% 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 10% 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 146 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon 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. 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 10% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of February 2026, 2 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in Istanbul each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 19:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of February 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.