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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul from R5 734

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 13:05
JNB
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IST
26h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 8:20
IST
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JNB
19h 10m1 stop
R9 569Etihad Airways
Sun, May 10 - Thu, Jun 11
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8:20 - 21:20
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IST
12h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:05 - 13:05
IST
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JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R9 619Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 21:20
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IST
12h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:05 - 13:05
IST
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JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R9 670Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 4:45
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IST
13h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
0:10 - 13:05
IST
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JNB
13h 55m1 stop
R9 754Ethiopian Air
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:20
JNB
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IST
21h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:50 - 15:35
IST
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JNB
26h 45m1 stop
R9 770Qatar Airways
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 12:20
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IST
14h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:00 - 3:55
IST
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JNB
16h 55m1 stop
R9 787Qatar Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 21:20
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IST
12h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:35 - 20:10
IST
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JNB
13h 35m1 stop
R9 804Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:55
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IST
20h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 9:00
IST
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20h 15m1 stop
R9 871Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 21:20
JNB
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IST
12h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:55 - 13:05
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14h 10m1 stop
R9 905Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 2
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23:59 - 16:55
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15h 56m1 stop
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17:55 - 22:05
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29h 10m1 stop
R9 922KLM
Sun, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 30

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

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Ethiopian Air
Jan 15
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 00m
1 stop
IST21:20Istanbul
Jan 27
IST0:05Istanbul
14h 00m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R9 670
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Ethiopian Air
May 1
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 15m
1 stop
IST4:45Istanbul
May 5
IST0:10Istanbul
13h 55m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R9 754
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 29
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 00m
1 stop
IST21:20Istanbul
Feb 5
IST7:35Istanbul
13h 35m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R9 804
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Air France flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

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Air France
Jan 25
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 51m
2 stops
IST3:50Istanbul
Jan 29
IST4:50Istanbul
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 981
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Air France
Jan 25
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 51m
2 stops
IST3:50Istanbul
Jan 29
IST4:50Istanbul
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 998
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Air France
Dec 26
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 51m
2 stops
IST3:50Istanbul
Jan 29
IST4:50Istanbul
42h 15m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 015
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R9 569

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

0:05-13:05

1 stop14h 00m

R9 619

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

0:05-13:05

1 stop14h 00m

R9 670

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R9 754

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

13:45-12:20

1 stop21h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 6/2

13:50-15:35

1 stop26h 45m

R9 770

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

20:30-12:20

1 stop14h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

12:00-3:55

1 stop16h 55m

R9 787

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 5/2

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

R9 804

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:45-11:55

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

13:45-9:00

1 stop20h 15m

R9 871

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R9 905

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

23:59-16:55

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 30/1

17:55-22:05

1 stop29h 10m

R9 922

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with most prices found around R9 602. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of February, 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 703.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R12 378. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport for around R14 040.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is in the morning. Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport during this time can be as low as R9 424. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R13 091 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around R10 763 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R10 258 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul flights?

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

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport (JNB to IST) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R7 179

Fastest flight time

9h 40m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R7 179. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 238.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 9h 40m
Direct flights go from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport every day.
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  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul is 7490,5 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 9h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

  • What is the most popular airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

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LufthansaPriceFrom R8 031Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 632 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R8 656Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 683 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R8 911Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 430 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R9 097Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 332 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R9 369Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 441 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R9 499Free CancellationRating
7,2
911 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom R9 700Free CancellationRating
6,5
392 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R10 553Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 104 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom R10 851Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 506 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom R13 060Free CancellationRating
7,7
37 reviews
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  • Turkish Airlines Flights From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

    Across 6 Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport this week, the average price was R13 784, with the best Turkish Airlines deals starting from R10 553 round-trip. 4 100 users have rated Turkish Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7,3/10.

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