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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 €330 and round-trip from €522. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 13:30
      9h 55m
      Direct
      JNB 22:25
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      €522 €700
      25% off
      25% off
      €700 €522
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 30m
      1 stop
      JNB 08:25
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 19 | Etihad Airways
      €532 €700
      24% off
      24% off
      €700 €532
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 08:20
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Fri, Nov 20 | Etihad Airways
      €560 €700
      20% off
      20% off
      €700 €560
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 08:20
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 26 | Etihad Airways
      €570
      19% off
      €700 €570
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 08:20
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Thu, Dec 3 | Etihad Airways
      €575
      18% off
      €700 €575
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 08:20
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 19 | Etihad Airways
      €588
      16% off
      €700 €588
    • JNB 08:20
      12h
      1 stop
      IST 21:20
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
      IST 00:05
      14h 25m
      1 stop
      JNB 13:30
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Mon, Nov 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €592
      15% off
      €700 €592
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Etihad Airways
      IST 13:55
      19h 30m
      1 stop
      JNB 08:25
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
      €596
      15% off
      €700 €596
    • JNB 14:30
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 05:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
      IST 07:35
      30h 55m
      1 stop
      JNB 13:30
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Tue, Dec 8 | Ethiopian Airlines
      €599
      14% off
      €700 €599
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      JNB 16:00
      Istanbul - Johannesburg | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Etihad Airways
      €330 €412
      20% off
      20% off
      €412 €330
    • Cheapest
      JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Etihad Airways
      €330 €412
      20% off
      20% off
      €412 €330
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Etihad Airways
      €331 €412
      20% off
      20% off
      €412 €331
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Etihad Airways
      €331
      20% off
      €412 €331
    • JNB 12:45
      22h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 12:20
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Qatar Airways
      €333
      19% off
      €412 €333
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Etihad Airways
      €342
      17% off
      €412 €342
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Etihad Airways
      €347
      16% off
      €412 €347
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Etihad Airways
      €347
      16% off
      €412 €347
    • JNB 09:50
      26h
      1 stop
      IST 12:50
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Etihad Airways
      €348
      16% off
      €412 €348
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      €358 €412
      13% off
      13% off
      €412 €358
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      €358 €412
      13% off
      13% off
      €412 €358
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      €362 €746
      51% off
      51% off
      €746 €362
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €366
      51% off
      €746 €366
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €380
      49% off
      €746 €380
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €380
      49% off
      €746 €380
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €459
      38% off
      €746 €459
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €459
      38% off
      €746 €459
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €486
      35% off
      €746 €486
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      €362 €1,160
      69% off
      69% off
      €1,160 €362
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €366 €1,160
      68% off
      68% off
      €1,160 €366
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €380 €1,160
      67% off
      67% off
      €1,160 €380
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €380
      67% off
      €1,160 €380
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €459
      60% off
      €1,160 €459
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €459
      60% off
      €1,160 €459
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €486
      57% off
      €1,160 €486
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 24 | Turkish Airlines
      €603
      48% off
      €1,160 €603
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      €645
      44% off
      €1,160 €645
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Turkish Airlines
      €358 €412
      13% off
      13% off
      €412 €358
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Turkish Airlines
      €358 €412
      13% off
      13% off
      €412 €358
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Turkish Airlines
      €362 €746
      51% off
      51% off
      €746 €362
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €366
      51% off
      €746 €366
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Turkish Airlines
      €380
      49% off
      €746 €380
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Turkish Airlines
      €380
      49% off
      €746 €380
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €459
      38% off
      €746 €459
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €459
      38% off
      €746 €459
    • JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      €486
      35% off
      €746 €486
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JNB 00:20
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 11:25
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      €366 €811
      55% off
      55% off
      €811 €366
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 8 | Turkish Airlines
      €501 €811
      38% off
      38% off
      €811 €501
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Turkish Airlines
      €649 €811
      20% off
      20% off
      €811 €649
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      €649
      20% off
      €811 €649
    • JNB 18:50
      10h 5m
      Direct
      IST 05:55
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
      €705
      13% off
      €811 €705
    • JNB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Johannesburg - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | 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 to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in November, with an average price of €357. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach €625.

€625
€491
€357
€223
  • €357
    Nov
  • €625
    Dec
  • €433
    Jan
  • €399
    Feb
  • €567
    Mar
  • €541
    Apr
  • €518
    May
  • €522
    Jun
  • €454
    Jul
  • €547
    Aug
  • €577
    Sep
  • €558
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €487. May is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,120.

€1,120
€804
€487
€171
  • €487
    Nov
  • €888
    Dec
  • €856
    Jan
  • €951
    Feb
  • €635
    Mar
  • €736
    Apr
  • €1,120
    May
  • €672
    Jun
  • €717
    Jul
  • €925
    Aug
  • €728
    Sep
  • €699
    Oct

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 departure day from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Sunday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Tuesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€630
€542
€453
€365
    Cheapest
  • €532
    Mon
  • €630
    Tue
  • €552
    Wed
  • €511
    Thu
  • €490
    Fri
  • €552
    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 €330) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Etihad Airways
From €330
Turkish Airlines
From €358
Qatar Airways
From €372
EgyptAir
From €395
Emirates
From €406
Global Aviation
From €434
Flysafair
From €450
Air Europa
From €460
South African Airways
From €463
KLM
From €530

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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. TK043

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    18:50

    JNB

    10h 5m

    05:55

    IST

    S - T - T - S
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  2. TK243

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    00:20

    JNB

    10h 5m

    11:25

    IST

    S - - - - F -
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  3. TK039

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    17:45

    JNB

    9h 45m

    04:30

    IST

    - M - W - F -
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  4. EY748

    O.R. Tambo International Airport

    09:50

    JNB

    7h 55m

    Direct

    19:45

    AUH

    S M T W T F S
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  5. EY541

    Zayed International Airport

    08:45

    AUH

    5h 5m

    Direct

    12:50

    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 7,504.03km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €330
Cheapest return ticket price €522

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 12 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 00:20, and the last departs at 18:50, with about 3 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 €590 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • 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 €330, and round-trip fares start from €522. The current lowest fare is a Etihad Airways flight departing on Fri, Nov 27; 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 3 minutes, and around 8 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 €596. 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 €330. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 8 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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