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TK243 Flight Status (Johannesburg to Istanbul)

According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight TK243, operated by Turkish Airlines and scheduled to fly from Johannesburg (JNB to Istanbul (IST), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
Mon, Nov 9
Thu, Nov 12
JNB-IST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 49m early
Johannesburg(JNB)
00:35
Scheduled: 00:20, Nov 9
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 5m
Istanbul(IST)
10:36
Scheduled: 11:25, Nov 9
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
A63-A68
Boarding Gate
A6
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
18A
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Canceled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
Johannesburg(JNB)
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Scheduled: 00:20, Nov 12
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Istanbul(IST)
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Scheduled: 11:25, Nov 12
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
A98-A104
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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TK243 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Johannesburg to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines

According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK243 flight flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 5y.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
50 minutes
Age
5y
Seats
--
Flight Distance
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TK243 Recent Flight History and Status - Turkish Airlines

Trip.com historical records show that the last TK243 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from JNB at approximately 00:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 10:36.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 -- -- Canceled
Sat, Oct 31 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 00:30 10:35 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 00:22 10:24 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 -- -- Canceled
Sat, Nov 7 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 00:24 10:44 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 00:35 10:36 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 -- -- Canceled

TK243 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends

Review TK243 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of TK243 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of TK243 is 100% (Late on average 7 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 50 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
100 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
29 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 50 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
29 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight tk243?

    Flight tk243 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Turkish Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight tk243 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Turkish Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.
  • Flight tk243 is scheduled to depart at 00:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:20, and the current status is Canceled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight tk243 is scheduled to arrive at 11:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:25. Status is Canceled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Track flight tk243 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If tk243 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Canceled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Turkish Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight tk243 has been canceled and did not depart from Johannesburg (JNB). Contact Turkish Airlines or your booking channel for next steps.
  • Flight tk243 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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