Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Türkiye (Turkey) from R5 817

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Türkiye (Turkey). Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R9 419. If you’re not able to fly to Türkiye (Turkey) in February, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg to Türkiye (Turkey) during April average around R9 932.

The cheapest day to depart from Johannesburg to Türkiye (Turkey) is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R12 100. Flights from Johannesburg to Türkiye (Turkey) on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R13 153. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to Türkiye (Turkey) from Johannesburg in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R12 454 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Türkiye (Turkey), so prices are often more expensive at around R12 863 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Türkiye (Turkey) from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Türkiye (Turkey) for around R10 692 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Türkiye (Turkey) from Johannesburg for as low as R10 279 on momondo.

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

Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Türkiye (Turkey)

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Türkiye (Turkey) from Johannesburg according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Türkiye (Turkey). Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Türkiye (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 168 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 August 2026, 2 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in Türkiye (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 August 2026, 16 flights take off from Johannesburg and land in Türkiye (Turkey) each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights taking off on this day.