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 55m and 13h 25m, respectively.

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 Kayseri.

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Qatar Airways

Mar 8

JNB

22h 25m

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SAW

Mar 15

SAW

20h 00m

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SAW

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Nov 19

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IST

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 23

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IST

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IST

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Qatar Airways

Jan 20

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IST

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IST

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KLM

Nov 20

JNB

16h 26m

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Feb 18

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KLM

Nov 20

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20h 21m

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Nov 25

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Qatar Airways

Dec 2

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IST

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KLM

Nov 25

JNB

15h 56m

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IST

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IST

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 5

JNB

12h 45m

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 5

JNB

20h 10m

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DLM

Mar 9

DLM

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Mar 5

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Mar 5

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12:45 - 12:10JNB-SAW

22h 25m1 stop

13:40 - 8:40SAW-JNB

20h 00m1 stop

R9 784Qatar Airways

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Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

13:45 - 12:10JNB-SAW

21h 25m1 stop

13:35 - 16:10SAW-JNB

27h 35m1 stop

R9 801Qatar Airways

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Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Apr 13

14:30 - 5:00JNB-IST

13h 30m1 stop

23:55 - 13:05IST-JNB

14h 10m1 stop

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Sun, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 8

9:50 - 12:55JNB-IST

26h 05m1 stop

14:00 - 8:20IST-JNB

19h 20m1 stop

R10 492Etihad Airways

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Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

13:40 - 18:30CPT-IST

27h 50m1 stop

20:05 - 16:45IST-CPT

21h 40m1 stop

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Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 17

18:50 - 14:25JNB-IST

18h 35m1 stop

16:25 - 5:35IST-JNB

14h 10m1 stop

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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 10

9:50 - 18:45JNB-IST

31h 55m1 stop

14:00 - 8:20IST-JNB

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R11 599Etihad Airways

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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Dec 12

14:30 - 5:00JNB-IST

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23:55 - 13:05IST-JNB

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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 15

16:00 - 6:00DUR-IST

13h 00m1 stop

2:05 - 13:30IST-DUR

12h 25m1 stop

R14 399Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 25

17:15 - 5:35CPT-IST

11h 20mdirect

1:55 - 11:50IST-CPT

10h 55mdirect

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Return

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 15/3

13:40-8:40

1 stop20h 00m

R9 784

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

13:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 13/4

13:35-16:10

1 stop27h 35m

R9 801

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 8/12

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R10 060

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-12:55

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

14:00-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R10 492

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

13:40-18:30

1 stop27h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 17/1

20:05-16:45

1 stop21h 40m

R10 803

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

18:50-14:25

1 stop18h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 10/12

16:25-5:35

1 stop14h 10m

R11 045

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

9:50-18:45

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

14:00-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R11 599

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

14:30-5:00

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 15/12

23:55-13:05

1 stop14h 10m

R11 737

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 12/12

16:00-6:00

1 stop13h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 25/12

2:05-13:30

1 stop12h 25m

R14 399

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/12

17:15-5:35

Nonstop11h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

1:55-11:50

Nonstop10h 55m

R14 433

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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 R730, R968, and R1 242 respectively.

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Summary info about Turkey flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 995
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 784
Fastest flight time	9h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Turkey from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 995 (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 784 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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The fastest flight to Turkey from South Africa takes 9h 55m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).

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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 50% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

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

58% 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 108 for a flight to Turkey. However, our users found flights to Turkey for R6 524, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R89 742 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to Turkey will get, whereas anything for R25 842 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 Thursday, 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 November 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.