Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport from £448
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Tue 9/1217:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/12£531
Tue 9/1209:25JNB - IST
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/113:50IST - JNB
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£644
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Sun 28/1217:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/12£701
Mon 8/1203:10JNB - IST
2 stops32h 10mRwandAir
Sat 10/120:10IST - JNB
2 stops19h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 3/12£704
Tue 9/1223:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Sat 10/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/12£718
Thu 18/1213:25JNB - IST
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Thu 25/1220:05IST - JNB
1 stop15h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/12£729
Fri 19/1210:25JNB - IST
1 stop31h 05mEmirates
Fri 26/1220:05IST - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£745
Best flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Sun 25/123:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Fri 30/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/12£448
Mon 2/223:59JNB - IST
2 stops26h 51mAir France
Sun 8/204:50IST - JNB
2 stops42h 15mAir France
Deal found 3/12£486
Sat 31/122:20JNB - IST
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Sat 14/220:05IST - JNB
1 stop15h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/12£518
Mon 19/114:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/123:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12£577
Tue 20/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/202:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12£589
Sat 7/219:20JNB - IST
2 stops20h 35mKLM
Sun 15/217:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/12£472
Mon 19/118:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEmirates
Fri 23/116:25IST - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£519
Fri 30/123:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Sat 14/217:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/12£500
Fri 1/518:00JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/501:40IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12£589
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Tue 20/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/202:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12£589
Fri 1/518:00JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/501:40IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12£591
Mon 2/219:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/202:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12£614
Thu 15/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 29/102:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12£615
Sat 31/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 13/202:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12£642
Tue 13/119:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 15/202:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12£647
Mon 19/119:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 22/102:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12£713
Wed 24/1219:05JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/1202:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12£844
Thu 18/1219:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 24/1202:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12£950
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 5/1223:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Tue 9/1217:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/12£531
Tue 13/122:20JNB - IST
1 stop19h 10mEmirates
Mon 16/220:05IST - JNB
1 stop15h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/12£518
Tue 13/108:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/223:55IST - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12£526
Sat 17/113:25JNB - IST
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Sat 24/120:05IST - JNB
1 stop25h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£519
Mon 19/109:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 23/114:00IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12£495
Mon 19/118:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEmirates
Fri 23/116:25IST - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£519
Mon 19/114:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/123:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12£577
Sun 25/123:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Fri 30/117:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/12£448
Fri 30/123:59JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Sat 14/217:55IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/12£500
Sat 31/108:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/207:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12£513
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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OR Tambo
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Depart
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Price
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
£448
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/2
19:20-16:55
2 stops20h 35m
Istanbul
Sun 15/2
17:55-22:05
1 stop29h 10m
£472
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/2
23:59-03:50
2 stops26h 51m
Istanbul
Sun 8/2
04:50-22:05
2 stops42h 15m
£486
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 30/1
23:59-16:55
1 stop15h 56m
Istanbul
Sat 14/2
17:55-22:05
1 stop29h 10m
£500
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/1
22:20-14:25
1 stop15h 05m
Istanbul
Sat 14/2
20:05-10:25
1 stop15h 20m
£518
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
18:50-21:55
1 stop26h 05m
Istanbul
Fri 23/1
16:25-05:35
1 stop14h 10m
£519
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 19/1
14:30-05:00
1 stop13h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 26/1
23:55-03:55
1 stop29h 00m
£577
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 20/1
19:10-06:05
Nonstop9h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 1/2
02:05-10:50
Nonstop9h 45m
£589
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
18:00-04:40
Nonstop9h 40m
Istanbul
Tue 5/5
01:40-10:35
Nonstop9h 55m
£589
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £381). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £434). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
The most flights from JNB to IST are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £404.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 31m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 34m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways
from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport can take about 13h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £464. There are 4654 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Qatar Airways, at £380, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air. Qatar Airways is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Turkish Airlines (84%), IndiGo (83%) or Thai Airways (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
On average you can expect to pay £438 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £298 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul) is currently priced at £328.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £381). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £434). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Istanbul from OR Tambo today and book when prices fit your budget.
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