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$293+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Istanbul (IST)

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
feb. 26 — mar. 51
jue. 2/26
jue. 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 enero 27, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/188:30 pm
JNB
-
IST
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
lun. 3/161:50 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$545
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/188:30 pm
JNB
-
IST
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
mar. 3/101:50 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$546
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/1012:45 pm
JNB
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
vie. 3/131:50 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/26$549
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/191:45 pm
JNB
-
IST
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
mar. 2/241:50 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$551
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/42:30 pm
JNB
-
IST
1 stop13h 30m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 2/2412:05 am
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/26$558
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/11:45 pm
JNB
-
IST
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
vie. 3/61:50 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/26$566
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/209:50 am
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
jue. 6/42:10 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$572
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/38:20 am
JNB
-
IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 2/1712:05 am
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$575
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/89:50 am
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 05m
Etihad Airways
dom. 3/152:00 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$578
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/298:20 am
JNB
-
IST
1 stop12h 00m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 2/1012:05 am
IST
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/26$579
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/291:45 pm
JNB
-
IST
1 stop16h 15m
Qatar Airways
dom. 2/112:00 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$590
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/49:50 am
JNB
-
IST
1 stop26h 05m
Etihad Airways
vie. 11/202:00 pm
IST
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$595

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 enero 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$542
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$293
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$624

Good round-trip deal

$711 or less

Good one-way deal

$432 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/18

8:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Istanbul

lun. 3/9

1:50 pm-3:55 am

1 stop15h 05m

$546

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/10

11:59 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 56m

Istanbul

vie. 3/13

5:55 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$632

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/18

11:59 pm-3:50 am

2 stops26h 51m

Istanbul

mié. 4/8

6:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$650

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/10

11:59 pm-3:50 am

2 stops26h 51m

Istanbul

lun. 3/16

4:50 am-10:05 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$652

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 3/12

10:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul

jue. 3/19

8:05 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$700

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 3/8

9:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Istanbul

dom. 3/15

2:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

$717

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/18

7:05 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop9h 55m

Istanbul

dom. 3/15

2:05 am-10:50 am

Nonstop9h 45m

$780

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 6/2

5:50 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

mié. 6/17

1:35 am-10:30 am

Nonstop9h 55m

$797

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 5/1

6:00 pm-4:45 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

mar. 5/5

1:35 am-10:30 am

Nonstop9h 55m

$797

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 7/20

6:00 pm-4:45 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

dom. 8/9

1:35 am-10:30 am

Nonstop9h 55m

$825

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $508). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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 enero 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

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 enero 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,377 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,206 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
952 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport will take you 14h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4654 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at $534, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air. Qatar Airways is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $282 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $414 and $455, respectively.

  • 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 (73%), IndiGo (70%) or Thai Airways (57%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,467, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $402. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), is priced around $502.

  • 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 $508). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$534Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$552Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$580Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$595Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$645Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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