Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Turkey from R5 139

If you don’t want to visit Turkey in March, then you should wait until November to fly from Johannesburg, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 214.

The cheapest day to depart from Johannesburg to Turkey is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R11 851. 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 R13 065.

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 160. 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 519. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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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 357 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 R9 427 on momondo.

Qatar Airways, Etihad 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 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Turkey. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Turkey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between Johannesburg and Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.