Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport from £216
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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.
Fri 8/509:50
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/514:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1£420
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/223:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1£425
Mon 26/114:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/223:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1£445
Wed 4/223:59
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Wed 25/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 20/1£445
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Tue 10/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 19/1£446
Fri 22/522:50
JNB
-
IST
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/600:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£455
Tue 17/308:20
JNB
-
IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/323:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1£456
Thu 22/123:59
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Tue 3/204:50
IST
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
KLM
Deal found 19/1£461
Fri 30/114:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/207:35
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1£464
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 21 January 2026.
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/223:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1£425
Wed 4/223:59
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Wed 25/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 20/1£445
Mon 9/313:25
JNB
-
IST
1 stop24h 00m
Emirates
Thu 12/301:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 20/1£515
Thu 5/219:10
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/202:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£585
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Tue 10/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 19/1£446
Fri 1/518:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£586
Fri 22/514:30
JNB
-
IST
2 stops26h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 2/600:10
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1£589
Mon 16/219:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/202:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£611
Mon 2/219:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/202:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£611
Sun 5/418:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 13/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£612
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 21 January 2026.
Fri 8/518:00
JNB
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IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 20/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£579
Wed 4/219:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/202:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£585
Wed 18/319:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/302:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£586
Fri 1/518:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/501:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£587
Mon 2/219:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/202:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£611
Fri 6/319:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/302:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£612
Wed 8/418:00
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 16/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£613
Thu 2/417:50
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 16/401:35
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£613
Sun 8/319:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 14/302:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£637
Fri 20/219:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 26/202:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£638
Mon 16/319:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/302:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£639
Tue 17/319:10
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/302:05
IST
-
JNB
Nonstop9h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£657
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Data last updated 21 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 22/123:59
JNB
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IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Tue 3/204:50
IST
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
KLM
Deal found 19/1£461
Mon 26/114:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/223:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1£445
Fri 30/114:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/207:35
IST
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1£464
Wed 4/223:59
JNB
-
IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Wed 25/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 20/1£445
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
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IST
1 stop15h 56m
KLM
Tue 10/217:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 19/1£446
Mon 16/214:30
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/223:55
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1£425
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 21 January 2026.
Mon 23/212:45
JNB
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/1£216
Mon 23/216:50
JNB
-
IST
2 stops18h 30m
RwandAir
Deal found 20/1£338
Mon 23/219:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£374
Sun 25/119:05
JNB
-
IST
Nonstop9h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1£514
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 21 January 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 21 January 2026.
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OR Tambo
Fly to
Istanbul
Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/2
14:30-05:00
1 stop13h 30m
Istanbul
Mon 23/2
23:55-13:05
1 stop14h 10m
£425
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/2
23:59-16:55
1 stop15h 56m
Istanbul
Wed 25/2
17:55-22:05
1 stop29h 10m
£445
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/2
23:59-16:55
1 stop15h 56m
Istanbul
Tue 10/2
17:55-22:05
1 stop29h 10m
£446
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/3
13:25-14:25
1 stop24h 00m
Istanbul
Thu 12/3
01:55-16:35
1 stop15h 40m
£515
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/2
19:10-06:05
Nonstop9h 55m
Istanbul
Mon 9/2
02:05-10:50
Nonstop9h 45m
£585
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
£586
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 22/5
14:30-17:35
2 stops26h 05m
Istanbul
Tue 2/6
00:10-13:05
1 stop13h 55m
£589
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 16/2
19:05-06:00
Nonstop9h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 22/2
02:05-10:50
Nonstop9h 45m
£611
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/2
19:05-06:00
Nonstop9h 55m
Istanbul
Sun 8/2
02:05-10:50
Nonstop9h 45m
£611
JohannesburgIstanbul
JNB - IST
JNBIST
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 5/4
18:00-04:45
Nonstop9h 45m
Istanbul
Wed 13/5
01:35-10:30
Nonstop9h 55m
£612
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul
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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 16 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 £378). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £430). 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 21 January 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 21 January 2026.
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 8% 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 Wednesday 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 £436.
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 25m.
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 21 January 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.
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 30m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £425. 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 £377, 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 (73%), IndiGo (70%) or Thai Airways (57%) 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 £425 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £267 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul) is currently priced at £450.
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 £378). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £430). 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 21 January 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 January 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 21 January 2026.
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Istanbul?
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Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul with no change fees?
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.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul become cheaper?
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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