Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport from £237
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
7 Mar — 14 Mar1
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 November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday 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 February 2026.
Thu 4/609:50
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/614:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2£435
Thu 5/208:20
JNB
-
IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/207:35
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2£436
Thu 19/308:20
JNB
-
IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/307:35
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£439
Sat 11/414:45
JNB
-
IST
1 stop14h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 18/413:45
IST
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2£442
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Sun 15/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/2£445
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/300:05
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£449
Fri 5/609:50
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/614:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2£450
Mon 1/609:50
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/614:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2£464
Fri 5/609:50
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/614:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2£465
Sat 21/312:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 28/313:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2£466
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 February 2026.
Thu 4/609:50
JNB
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IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/614:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2£435
Thu 19/308:20
JNB
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IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/307:35
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£439
Sat 21/312:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 28/313:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2£466
Fri 20/318:50
JNB
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IST
1 stop22h 40m
Emirates
Fri 27/320:05
IST
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/2£508
Thu 7/517:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£526
Fri 1/514:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/500:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£490
Fri 10/422:20
JNB
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IST
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Mon 20/419:35
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 3/2£511
Thu 2/417:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£526
Thu 4/617:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/601:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£526
Fri 1/518:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£526
Thu 21/517:50
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2£538
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 February 2026.
Tue 31/317:50
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£525
Thu 2/417:50
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£526
Fri 1/518:00
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2£538
Mon 30/318:00
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£550
Mon 20/718:00
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/801:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2£562
Fri 3/418:00
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2£563
Wed 3/618:00
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/601:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£565
Sun 15/319:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/301:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2£566
Thu 19/219:10
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/202:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2£581
Sat 9/517:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 30/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2£587
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Data last updated 5 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 5/208:20
JNB
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IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/207:35
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/2£436
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
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IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Sun 15/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/2£445
Thu 5/219:20
JNB
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IST
2 stops20h 35m
KLM
Thu 12/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/2£545
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
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IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/300:05
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£449
Thu 19/308:20
JNB
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IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/307:35
IST
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JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2£439
Fri 20/318:50
JNB
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IST
1 stop22h 40m
Emirates
Fri 27/320:05
IST
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JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/2£508
Sat 21/312:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 28/313:50
IST
-
JNB
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2£466
Mon 30/318:00
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£550
Tue 31/317:50
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£525
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
Fri 15/520:40
JNB
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IST
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2£237
Fri 15/518:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2£354
Fri 15/522:50
JNB
-
IST
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£362
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 February 2026.
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 February 2026.
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JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/6
09:50-13:05
1 stop26h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 10/6
14:10-08:20
1 stop19h 10m
£435
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 19/3
08:20-21:20
1 stop12h 00m
Istanbul
Thu 26/3
07:35-20:10
1 stop13h 35m
£439
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 21/3
12:45-12:20
1 stop22h 35m
Istanbul
Sat 28/3
13:50-15:20
1 stop26h 30m
£466
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
14:30-04:45
1 stop13h 15m
Istanbul
Tue 5/5
00:10-13:05
1 stop13h 55m
£490
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 20/3
18:50-18:30
1 stop22h 40m
Istanbul
Fri 27/3
20:05-16:35
1 stop21h 30m
£508
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 10/4
22:20-17:55
1 stop18h 35m
Istanbul
Mon 20/4
19:35-10:15
1 stop15h 40m
£511
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 7/5
17:50-04:30
Nonstop9h 40m
Istanbul
Wed 13/5
01:35-10:30
Nonstop9h 55m
£526
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 2/4
17:50-04:30
Nonstop9h 40m
Istanbul
Wed 8/4
01:35-10:30
Nonstop9h 55m
£526
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/6
17:50-04:30
Nonstop9h 40m
Istanbul
Sun 7/6
01:35-10:30
Nonstop9h 55m
£526
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/5
18:00-04:45
Nonstop9h 45m
Istanbul
Tue 5/5
01:35-10:30
Nonstop9h 55m
£526
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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 30 January 2026.
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 £371). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £421). 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 February 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?
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 February 2026.
The most flights from JNB to IST are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 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?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 9% 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 37% 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 £428.
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 27m.
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 32m.
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 February 2026.
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.
Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
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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 12h. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £439. 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 £371, 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 20% 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 (66%), IndiGo (65%) or Thai Airways (56%) 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 £777 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £254 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul) is currently priced at £442.
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 £371). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £421). 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.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 February 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 February 2026.
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.
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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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