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 (84%) visit Istanbul more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Turkey include Antalya and Kayseri.

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 19h 25m, respectively.

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Flights to Istanbul

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Qatar Airways

Feb 15

JNB

14h 50m

1 stop

SAW

Feb 19

SAW

15h 15m

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Ethiopian Air

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12h 00m

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IST

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Etihad Airways

Nov 3

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Qatar Airways

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Etihad Airways

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 5

JNB

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 5

JNB

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Turkish Airlines

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20:20 - 12:10JNB-SAW

14h 50m1 stop

13:40 - 3:55SAW-JNB

15h 15m1 stop

R9 611Qatar Airways

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Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19

8:20 - 21:20JNB-IST

12h 00m1 stop

7:35 - 20:10IST-JNB

13h 35m1 stop

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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

9:50 - 18:45JNB-IST

31h 55m1 stop

7:30 - 8:20IST-JNB

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R9 768Etihad Airways

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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9

9:50 - 12:55JNB-IST

26h 05m1 stop

14:00 - 8:20IST-JNB

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R9 872Etihad Airways

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Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 22

23:59 - 17:25JNB-SAW

16h 26m1 stop

9:00 - 22:05SAW-JNB

38h 05m1 stop

R10 290KLM

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Tue, Nov 25 - Mon, Jan 19

23:59 - 21:20JNB-SAW

20h 21m1 stop

12:55 - 22:05SAW-JNB

34h 10m1 stop

R10 307KLM

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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 29

13:40 - 21:55CPT-IST

31h 15m1 stop

20:05 - 11:40IST-CPT

16h 35m1 stop

R10 812Emirates

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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 12

13:40 - 21:55CPT-IST

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23:40 - 11:40IST-CPT

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R10 882Emirates

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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8

16:00 - 6:00DUR-IST

13h 00m1 stop

2:05 - 13:30IST-DUR

12h 25m1 stop

R13 772Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 22

16:00 - 6:00DUR-IST

13h 00m1 stop

2:05 - 13:30IST-DUR

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Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

20:20-12:10

1 stop14h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 19/2

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R9 611

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

8:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 18/11

7:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

R9 663

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-18:45

1 stop31h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 9/11

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R9 768

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-12:55

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 22/1

14:00-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R9 872

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

23:59-17:25

1 stop16h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 19/1

9:00-22:05

1 stop38h 05m

R10 290

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

23:59-21:20

1 stop20h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 29/11

12:55-22:05

1 stop34h 10m

R10 307

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:40-21:55

1 stop31h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 12/11

20:05-11:40

1 stop16h 35m

R10 812

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

13:40-21:55

1 stop31h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 8/12

23:40-11:40

1 stop37h 00m

R10 882

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 12/1

16:00-6:00

1 stop13h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 22/1

2:05-13:30

1 stop12h 25m

R13 772

DurbanIstanbul

DUR - IST

DURIST

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

16:00-6:00

1 stop13h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

2:05-13:30

1 stop12h 25m

R14 033

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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 Wizz Air, Ajet, and Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at R715, R735, and R975 respectively.

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Summary info about Turkey flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 492
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 611
Fastest flight time	9h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Turkey from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 492 (Cape Town Intl to Istanbul).

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The best round-trip flight price to Turkey from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 611 (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, Sakarya Ataturk Stadium, Taksim Square, 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?

55% 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 R28 172 for a flight to Turkey. However, our users found flights to Turkey for R6 572, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. R90 394 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to Turkey will get, whereas anything for R23 872 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 19 operators available for flights to Turkey as of October 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.