Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Türkiye (Turkey) from R5 850

If you don’t want to visit Turkey in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Johannesburg, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 860.

The cheapest day to depart from Johannesburg to Turkey is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R11 954. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Turkey on Saturday is R12 990.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Johannesburg to Turkey in the evening for as low as R12 306. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around R12 653. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Turkey from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Turkey for around R10 572 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Turkey from Johannesburg for as low as R10 074 on momondo.

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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Turkey

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Turkey from Johannesburg according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Turkey. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Turkey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 11% of flights between Johannesburg and Türkiye (Turkey) have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 163 minutes.

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

Thursday 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 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of July 2026, 3 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in Turkey each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 18:00, with 64% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of July 2026, 25 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in Turkey each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.