Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

One-way fares from US$390 · JNB → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Johannesburg
Cheapest fare
US$390

Qatar Airways · Mon, 01 Feb

Cheapest month
February

from US$390

Direct flights
Yes

Turkish Airlines

Flight time
10h 05m

7,470 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 US$419
  2. December 2026 US$421
  3. January 2027 US$420
  4. February 2027 Cheapest US$390
  5. March 2027 US$421
  6. April 2027 US$419

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Qatar Airways
Depart20:20 Mon, 01 FebJNB → IST 13h 00m · 1 stop
US$390one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart09:50 Mon, 08 FebJNB → IST 13h 00m · 1 stop
US$436one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart09:50 Tue, 09 FebJNB → IST 13h 00m · 1 stop
US$436one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart09:50 Thu, 11 FebJNB → IST 13h 00m · 1 stop
US$436one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart09:50 Sat, 06 FebJNB → IST 13h 00m · 1 stop
US$438one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart09:50 Wed, 10 FebJNB → IST 13h 00m · 1 stop
US$438one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart09:50 Fri, 05 FebJNB → IST 13h 00m · 1 stop
US$439one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart09:50 Sun, 07 FebJNB → IST 13h 00m · 1 stop
US$439one way, per person
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About flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Johannesburg (JNB) and Istanbul (IST) are about 7,470 km apart. Direct flights take around 10h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$390, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$390 with Qatar Airways, departing Monday, 1 February 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$390 to US$421.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$390 one way.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 10h 05m. Johannesburg and Istanbul are around 7,470 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Turkish Airlines, Air Seychelles, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

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