Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £462 and £547 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £479 on Etihad Airways (14 Nov–21 Nov).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £445.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Cairo (CAI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Istanbul flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £462 and £547 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £479 on Etihad Airways (14 Nov–21 Nov).

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 41m.

Question 7

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 17m.

Question 8

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 9

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport can take about 10h 05m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £584. 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.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Air Algerie, at £360, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Qatar Airways and Egyptair. Air Algerie is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

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 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £441). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £588). 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.

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay £533 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £335 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul) is currently priced at £588.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Turkish Airlines (92%), South African (92%) or IndiGo (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Qatar Airways or Egyptair.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IST?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find OR Tambo to Istanbul flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Istanbul from OR Tambo.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul become cheaper?

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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.

Round-trip from	£479
One-way from	£378
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£504
Good round-trip deal	£548 or less
Good one-way deal	£357 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Algerie	Cheapest£360	Average£370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£409	Average£461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£459	Average£642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Emirates	Cheapest£484	Average£528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£531	Average£774	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport from £378

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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 83 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IST?

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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £462 and £547 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £479 on Etihad Airways (14 Nov–21 Nov).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 11% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Cairo (CAI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% 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?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £445.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 17m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £462 and £547 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £479 on Etihad Airways (14 Nov–21 Nov).