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O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €308 and round-trip from €502. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 02:05
      9h 55m
      JNB 11:00
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
      €683 €825
      17% off
      17% off
      €825 €683
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 02:05
      9h 55m
      JNB 11:00
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €693 €825
      16% off
      16% off
      €825 €693
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 30m
      JNB 08:25
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Sat, Nov 7 | Etihad Airways
      €502 €825
      39% off
      39% off
      €825 €502
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 30m
      JNB 08:25
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 16 | Etihad Airways
      €530
      36% off
      €825 €530
    • JNB 09:45
      26h 5m
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 30m
      JNB 08:25
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Thu, Oct 29 | Etihad Airways
      €531
      36% off
      €825 €531
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 25m
      JNB 08:20
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Tue, Nov 17 | Etihad Airways
      €558
      32% off
      €825 €558
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 25m
      JNB 08:20
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 23 | Etihad Airways
      €568
      31% off
      €825 €568
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 25m
      JNB 08:20
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 30 | Etihad Airways
      €573
      31% off
      €825 €573
    • JNB 20:40
      17h 40m
      IST 15:20
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Air Algerie
      IST 16:45
      17h 5m
      JNB 08:50
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 8 | Air Algerie
      €577
      30% off
      €825 €577
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Nonstop
      JNB 16:00
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      JNB 09:45
      26h 5m
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Etihad Airways
      €308 €542
      43% off
      43% off
      €542 €308
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Etihad Airways
      €309 €542
      43% off
      43% off
      €542 €309
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Etihad Airways
      €326 €542
      40% off
      40% off
      €542 €326
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Etihad Airways
      €326
      40% off
      €542 €326
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Etihad Airways
      €329
      39% off
      €542 €329
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Etihad Airways
      €329
      39% off
      €542 €329
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Etihad Airways
      €329
      39% off
      €542 €329
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
      €329
      39% off
      €542 €329
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Etihad Airways
      €329
      39% off
      €542 €329
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      €455 €774
      41% off
      41% off
      €774 €455
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      €455 €774
      41% off
      41% off
      €774 €455
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €455 €774
      41% off
      41% off
      €774 €455
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      €456
      41% off
      €774 €456
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      €457
      41% off
      €774 €457
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
      €458
      41% off
      €774 €458
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €458
      41% off
      €774 €458
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €484
      37% off
      €774 €484
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €549
      28% off
      €774 €549
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      €455 €793
      43% off
      43% off
      €793 €455
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      €455 €793
      43% off
      43% off
      €793 €455
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €455 €793
      43% off
      43% off
      €793 €455
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
      €456
      42% off
      €793 €456
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
      €457
      42% off
      €793 €457
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
      €458
      42% off
      €793 €458
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      €458
      42% off
      €793 €458
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €484
      39% off
      €793 €484
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €549
      31% off
      €793 €549
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • JNB 17:55
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:40
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Turkish Airlines
      €485 €925
      48% off
      48% off
      €925 €485
    • JNB 18:00
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:45
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | South African Airways
      €772 €925
      17% off
      17% off
      €925 €772
    • JNB 17:55
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:40
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | South African Airways
      €750 €925
      19% off
      19% off
      €925 €750
    • JNB 18:00
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:45
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | South African Airways
      €775
      16% off
      €925 €775
    • JNB 18:00
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:45
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
      €636
      31% off
      €925 €636
    • JNB 18:00
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:45
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €500
      46% off
      €925 €500
    • JNB 17:55
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:40
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €503
      46% off
      €925 €503
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Turkish Airlines
      €636
      31% off
      €925 €636
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | South African Airways
      €777
      16% off
      €925 €777
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €484 €758
      36% off
      36% off
      €758 €484
    • JNB 17:55
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:40
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Turkish Airlines
      €485 €758
      36% off
      36% off
      €758 €485
    • JNB 18:00
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:45
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €500 €758
      34% off
      34% off
      €758 €500
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
      €502
      34% off
      €758 €502
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Nonstop
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      €502
      34% off
      €758 €502
    • JNB 17:55
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:40
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €503
      34% off
      €758 €503
    • JNB 18:00
      9h 45m
      Nonstop
      IST 04:45
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
      €636
      16% off
      €758 €636
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of €356. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as €623.

€623
€490
€356
€223
    Cheapest
  • €449
    Oct
  • €356
    Nov
  • €623
    Dec
  • €431
    Jan
  • €398
    Feb
  • €565
    Mar
  • €539
    Apr
  • €516
    May
  • €520
    Jun
  • €453
    Jul
  • €545
    Aug
  • €575
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €485. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €1,116.

€1,116
€801
€485
€170
    Cheapest
  • €769
    Oct
  • €485
    Nov
  • €885
    Dec
  • €853
    Jan
  • €947
    Feb
  • €633
    Mar
  • €733
    Apr
  • €1,116
    May
  • €670
    Jun
  • €714
    Jul
  • €922
    Aug
  • €726
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Sunday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€628
€541
€453
€366
    Cheapest
  • €530
    Mon
  • €628
    Tue
  • €551
    Wed
  • €494
    Thu
  • €492
    Fri
  • €556
    Sat
  • €453
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Etihad Airways (from €310) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Etihad Airways
From €310
Qatar Airways
From €332
EgyptAir
From €395
Emirates
From €402
Turkish Airlines
From €453
Air Europa
From €458
South African Airways
From €477
Lufthansa
From €530
Air France
From €537
KLM
From €540

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What is the flight schedule from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QR1364

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    20:50

    JNB

    8h 15m

    Nonstop

    06:05

    DOH

    S M T W T - S
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  2. QR239

    Hamad International Airport

    07:50

    DOH

    4h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. QR1366

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    12:40

    JNB

    8h 20m

    Nonstop

    22:00

    DOH

    - M T W T F S
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  4. QR239

    Hamad International Airport

    07:50

    DOH

    4h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. EY748

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    09:45

    JNB

    8h

    Nonstop

    19:45

    AUH

    S M T W - F -
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  6. EY541

    Zayed International Airport

    08:40

    AUH

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    12:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About O.R. Tambo International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 7,504.03 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €308
Cheapest return ticket price €502

FAQs for O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 9 hours 7 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 17:55, and the last departs at 18:00, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €912 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) at 17:50 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 04:35.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 172 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €308, and round-trip fares start from €502. The current lowest fare is a Etihad Airways flight departing on Sat, Oct 24; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 6 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport is €568. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from €308. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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