Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul from R5 254

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R9 328. If you are unable to visit Istanbul during the month of March, then departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 361.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as R12 039. 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 274.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as R12 368. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R12 745.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around R10 557 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 OR Tambo Airport for as low as R10 026 on momondo.

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 11% 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 134 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 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

2 flights are operational daily from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 18:00, with 75% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

The number of flights available between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul is 18 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.