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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport from C$ 601

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Sun 28/1211:59 p.m.JNB - IST
1 stop15h 56mKLM
Thu 29/15:55 p.m.IST - JNB
1 stop29h 10mKLM
Deal found 15/12C$ 981
Sat 27/128:20 a.m.JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/112:05 a.m.IST - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,061
Sat 27/128:20 a.m.JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/112:05 a.m.IST - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,091
Sat 27/128:20 a.m.JNB - IST
1 stop12h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/17:35 a.m.IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,123
Fri 26/129:50 a.m.JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/12:00 p.m.IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,144
Wed 24/1211:00 p.m.JNB - IST
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/112:05 a.m.IST - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,153
Fri 26/129:50 a.m.JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/12:00 p.m.IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,172
Fri 26/129:50 a.m.JNB - IST
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Thu 29/12:00 p.m.IST - JNB
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,179
Sun 28/127:45 p.m.JNB - IST
1 stop21h 20mLufthansa
Wed 28/17:00 p.m.IST - JNB
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,181
Thu 25/1211:00 p.m.JNB - IST
1 stop29h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/112:05 a.m.IST - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,186
Mon 29/128:20 a.m.JNB - IST
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/112:05 a.m.IST - JNB
1 stop14h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,200
Wed 24/128:20 a.m.JNB - IST
1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/17:35 a.m.IST - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,215

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Istanbul (IST). 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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 798

One-way from

C$ 601

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,043
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/5-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

2:30 p.m.-4:45 a.m.

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

12:10 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop13h 55m

C$ 798

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

2:30 p.m.-5:00 a.m.

1 stop13h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

7:35 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop13h 35m

C$ 877

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

10:20 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop19h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 3/2

11:40 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

1 stop17h 55m

C$ 952

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

10:20 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop19h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 23/1

8:05 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

1 stop21h 30m

C$ 955

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

10:20 p.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 20/1

4:25 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

1 stop14h 10m

C$ 958

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

11:59 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 30/1

5:55 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop29h 10m

C$ 981

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

11:59 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

Wed 28/1

5:55 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop29h 10m

C$ 981

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

10:10 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

2 stops30h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 24/1

7:00 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop15h 30m

C$ 995

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

8:20 a.m.-2:50 a.m.

2 stops41h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 27/1

12:05 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop14h 00m

C$ 1,046

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

7:10 p.m.-6:05 a.m.

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 1/2

2:05 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

Nonstop9h 45m

C$ 1,082

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 700). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 795). 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 JNB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated 16 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2024

IAD - DOH

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2024

IAD - DOH

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Istanbul. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as C$ 798, Ethiopian Air can have you in Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 13h 15m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport is about 7490 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 725 on this airline. This flight start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Turkish Airlines (86%), IndiGo (85%) or Thai Airways (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 700). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 795). 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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