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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £338

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£500

One-way from

£338

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£606
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Johannesburg
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • Istanbul to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.

Tue 30/1207:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/114:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11£532
Tue 30/1207:35IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/108:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11£568
Sat 27/1200:05IST - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/108:20JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11£591
Fri 26/1213:50IST - JNB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 26/113:45JNB - IST
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/11£593
Sat 27/1200:05IST - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/108:20JNB - IST
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11£601
Fri 26/1213:50IST - JNB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 31/113:45JNB - IST
1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/11£608
Wed 19/1102:05IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/1219:10JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11£611
Mon 29/1213:50IST - JNB
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 30/120:30JNB - IST
1 stop14h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/11£620
Sun 28/1212:00IST - JNB
1 stop28h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 28/120:30JNB - IST
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/11£621
Mon 29/1223:55IST - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/123:00JNB - IST
1 stop29h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11£622

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo 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 6 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 8/2

08:20-10:25

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

22:00-13:50

1 stop38h 50m

£500

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 30/12

07:35-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

14:30-05:00

1 stop13h 30m

£532

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 12/2

20:10-15:25

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

20:30-12:20

1 stop14h 50m

£578

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Fri 26/12

13:50-08:40

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:30-12:20

1 stop14h 50m

£593

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 28/12

12:00-15:35

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

13:45-07:00

1 stop16h 15m

£621

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 19/11

02:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

09:40-11:45

1 stop25h 05m

£630

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 29/12

13:50-03:55

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

13:45-12:20

1 stop21h 35m

£635

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 30/12

20:10-14:20

2 stops19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

16:50-12:20

2 stops18h 30m

£637

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 12/2

20:10-14:20

2 stops19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

16:50-18:40

2 stops24h 50m

£641

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 3/12

17:55-12:10

2 stops19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

23:59-16:55

1 stop15h 56m

£661

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £334). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £415). 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 IST to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 6 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like British Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 9h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 20m. There are 4654 mi between Istanbul Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Etihad Airways, at £372, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: IndiGo (72%), Thai Airways (68%), Turkish Airlines (36%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to OR Tambo 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 Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £334). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £415). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo. 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 6 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£372Average£395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£517Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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