What are the most popular cities to visit in Turkey?

Turkey is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (83%) visit Istanbul more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Turkey include Antalya and Ankara.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Turkey?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Turkey, then you can expect flight times to average 9h 40m and 10h 55m, respectively.

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Flights to Istanbul

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Qatar Airways

Jan 15

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

SAW

Jan 28

SAW

20h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R9 441

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 15

JNB

12h 00m

1 stop

IST

Jan 27

IST

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R9 797

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Qatar Airways

May 1

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

SAW

May 6

SAW

18h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R9 847

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Qatar Airways

Jan 19

JNB

14h 50m

1 stop

IST

Jan 26

IST

15h 05m

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JNB

R9 881

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Qatar Airways

May 7

JNB

13h 35m

1 stop

IST

May 21

IST

28h 30m

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JNB

R9 983

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KLM

Dec 25

JNB

23h 11m

1 stop

SAW

Jan 23

SAW

34h 10m

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JNB

R10 034

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Qatar Airways

Jan 19

JNB

27h 55m

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IST

Jan 26

IST

20h 25m

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JNB

R10 034

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Qatar Airways

Feb 26

JNB

21h 35m

1 stop

IST

Mar 8

IST

19h 50m

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JNB

R10 152

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Qatar Airways

Jan 19

CPT

22h 35m

1 stop

SAW

Feb 3

SAW

28h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R10 270

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Emirates

May 18

CPT

22h 30m

1 stop

IST

May 27

IST

37h 15m

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CPT

R10 287

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Qatar Airways

Jan 19

CPT

16h 10m

1 stop

SAW

Feb 3

SAW

28h 45m

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CPT

R10 304

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 25

JNB

31h 30m

1 stop

IST

Jan 23

IST

29h 10m

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JNB

R10 355

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Flights to Bodrum

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 23

JNB

25h 00m

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BJV

Jan 27

BJV

18h 45m

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JNB

R17 952

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 23

JNB

19h 35m

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BJV

Jan 27

BJV

23h 30m

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JNB

R20 084

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 23

JNB

19h 35m

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BJV

Jan 27

BJV

18h 45m

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JNB

R20 101

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

26h 50m

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BJV

Jan 30

BJV

29h 55m

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CPT

R32 351

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

17h 20m

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BJV

Jan 30

BJV

19h 45m

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CPT

R36 666

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Flights to Dalaman

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 17

CPT

30h 10m

2 stops

DLM

Mar 24

DLM

25h 40m

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CPT

R11 421

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 17

CPT

22h 05m

1 stop

DLM

Mar 24

DLM

19h 45m

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CPT

R16 937

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 17

CPT

18h 30m

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DLM

Mar 24

DLM

22h 30m

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CPT

R17 952

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 20

JNB

12h 55m

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DLM

Jan 23

DLM

18h 45m

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JNB

R17 986

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

22h 05m

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DLM

Jan 30

DLM

19h 45m

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CPT

R29 999

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

14h 50m

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DLM

Jan 30

DLM

19h 45m

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CPT

R30 033

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

26h 50m

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DLM

Jan 30

DLM

22h 30m

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CPT

R32 283

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

26h 50m

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DLM

Jan 30

DLM

29h 45m

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CPT

R32 300

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

14h 50m

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DLM

Jan 30

DLM

22h 30m

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CPT

R32 351

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

CPT

22h 05m

1 stop

DLM

Jan 30

DLM

15h 00m

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CPT

R35 177

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 20

JNB

19h 45m

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DLM

Jan 23

DLM

14h 00m

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R36 446

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13:45 - 12:10

JNB

SAW

21h 25m1 stop

13:40 - 8:40

SAW

JNB

20h 00m1 stop

R9 441Qatar Airways

jue., ene. 15 - mié., ene. 28

8:20 - 21:20

JNB

IST

12h 00m1 stop

0:05 - 13:05

IST

JNB

14h 00m1 stop

R9 797Ethiopian Air

jue., ene. 15 - mar., ene. 27

11:55 - 14:20

JNB

SAW

25h 25m1 stop

15:30 - 8:50

SAW

JNB

18h 20m1 stop

R9 847Qatar Airways

vie., may. 1 - mié., may. 6

23:59 - 0:10

JNB

SAW

23h 11m1 stop

12:55 - 22:05

SAW

JNB

34h 10m1 stop

R10 034KLM

jue., dic. 25 - vie., ene. 23

18:25 - 17:55

CPT

IST

22h 30m1 stop

23:20 - 11:35

IST

CPT

37h 15m1 stop

R10 287Emirates

lun., may. 18 - mié., may. 27

19:20 - 21:20

JNB

SAW

25h 00m2 stops

15:45 - 22:05

SAW

JNB

31h 20m1 stop

R10 575KLM

jue., dic. 25 - vie., ene. 23

21:45 - 17:50

JNB

IST

19h 05m1 stop

3:50 - 7:10

IST

JNB

28h 20m1 stop

R10 626Egyptair

dom., mar. 8 - sáb., mar. 14

18:30 - 21:55

CPT

IST

26h 25m1 stop

23:40 - 11:40

IST

CPT

37h 00m1 stop

R10 744Emirates

lun., ene. 19 - mar., feb. 3

17:15 - 16:20

CPT

DLM

22h 05m1 stop

17:05 - 11:50

DLM

CPT

19h 45m1 stop

R16 937Turkish Airlines

mar., mar. 17 - mar., mar. 24

19:05 - 21:05

JNB

BJV

25h 00m1 stop

17:05 - 10:50

BJV

JNB

18h 45m1 stop

R17 952Turkish Airlines

vie., ene. 23 - mar., ene. 27

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 15/1

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 28/1

13:40-8:40

1 stop20h 00m

R9 441

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 15/1

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

mar. 27/1

0:05-13:05

1 stop14h 00m

R9 797

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 1/5

11:55-14:20

1 stop25h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 6/5

15:30-8:50

1 stop18h 20m

R9 847

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 25/12

23:59-0:10

1 stop23h 11m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

vie. 23/1

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 034

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

lun. 18/5

18:25-17:55

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

mié. 27/5

23:20-11:35

1 stop37h 15m

R10 287

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 25/12

19:20-21:20

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

vie. 23/1

15:45-22:05

1 stop31h 20m

R10 575

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/3

21:45-17:50

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul

sáb. 14/3

3:50-7:10

1 stop28h 20m

R10 626

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

lun. 19/1

18:30-21:55

1 stop26h 25m

Istanbul

mar. 3/2

23:40-11:40

1 stop37h 00m

R10 744

Cape TownDalaman

CPT - DLM

CPTDLM

Cape Town Intl

mar. 17/3

17:15-16:20

1 stop22h 05m

Dalaman

mar. 24/3

17:05-11:50

1 stop19h 45m

R16 937

JohannesburgBodrum

JNB - BJV

JNBBJV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 23/1

19:05-21:05

1 stop25h 00m

Milas–Bodrum

mar. 27/1

17:05-10:50

1 stop18h 45m

R17 952

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Turkey flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Turkey?

If you are looking to fly to Turkey for less, look to airlines like Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at R714, R948, and R1 211 respectively.

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Summary info about Turkey flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 873
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 441
Fastest flight time	15h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Turkey from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 873 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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The best round-trip flight price to Turkey from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 441 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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The fastest flight to Turkey from South Africa takes 15h 40m (Cape Town Intl to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Turkey

What popular landmarks are in Turkey?

While there are more than just a few landmarks in Turkey, most momondo users find Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, Sakarya Ataturk Stadium, and Ayasofya to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

Which airlines fly to Turkey?

You can find flights to Turkey from 11 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Qatar Airways, Emirates or Turkish Airlines as these are the most popular among our users. Qatar Airways is the most favoured with 51% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Turkey to fly to?

60% of our momondo users travelling to Turkey in the past year chose to fly into Istanbul in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Turkey. The Istanbul airport serves the city of Istanbul.

How much are flights to Turkey?

You can expect to spend an average of R30 440 for a flight to Turkey. However, our users found flights to Turkey for R6 379, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R87 845 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to Turkey will get, whereas anything for R26 093 or less is considered a good deal.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Turkey?

If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to Turkey, then be sure to book your departure on a Tuesday. Flying out on a Tuesday, as well as a Wednesday, is your best option. Departing on a Saturday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to Turkey.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Turkey?

Prices for flights to Turkey refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Turkey?

There are 17 operators available for flights to Turkey as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Turkey?

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 to Turkey.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Turkey?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Turkey 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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Turkey?

Finding the right flight to Turkey is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Turkey quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Turkey with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Turkey on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Turkey?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Turkey, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Turkey right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Turkey, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Turkey and alert you when they change.