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$348+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Sun 6/1
Sun 6/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 May 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$596
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$348
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$597

Good round-trip deal

$706 or less

Good one-way deal

$467 or less
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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 May 27, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/129:50 amJNB - IST
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 6/227:30 amIST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/27$597
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Thu 6/198:20 amJNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/2311:55 pmIST - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/27$600
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:15 pmJNB - IST
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Sun 6/155:05 pmIST - JNB
1 stop29h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/27$604
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:15 pmJNB - IST
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/155:05 pmIST - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$635
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Fri 7/181:55 pmJNB - IST
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 7/308:05 pmIST - JNB
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/27$659
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:55 pmJNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/91:50 amIST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/27$683
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/37:00 pmJNB - IST
1 stop25h 20mLufthansa
Wed 6/116:10 amIST - JNB
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/27$709
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:20 pmJNB - IST
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Sat 11/84:25 pmIST - JNB
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$730
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:55 pmJNB - IST
2 stops27h 15mAir France
Sun 12/285:10 amIST - JNB
1 stop29h 05mAir France
Deal found 5/27$1,011
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/44:50 pmJNB - IST
2 stops18h 05mRwandAir
Thu 6/121:45 pmIST - JNB
2 stops26h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 5/27$1,050

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 27, 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

Thu 6/12

9:50 am-6:10 am

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 6/22

7:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

$597

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

8:20 am-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 6/23

11:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$600

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/18

1:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 7/30

8:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$659

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

11:15 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 6/22

5:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$668

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/19

5:50 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 6/22

1:50 am-10:35 am

Nonstop9h 45m

$688

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/1

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 11/8

4:25 pm-5:35 am

1 stop14h 10m

$730

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/13

11:15 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 6/22

4:20 am-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$1,229

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/31

1:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 11/8

5:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops42h 00m

$1,323

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

4:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops18h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 7/18

8:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,412

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

9:50 am-6:10 am

1 stop19h 20m

$348

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
FlightnetworkPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.
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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 May 23, 2025.

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 66 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,388). 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 May 27, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 27, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to IST are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 May 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul, such as Emirates, Air France and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,250 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,454 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,578 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,210 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,825 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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.

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

    Etihad Airways, at $596, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. Etihad Airways is 6% 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?

    $348 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and RwandAir, with prices starting from $350 and $470, 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 IndiGo (90%), Thai Airways (86%) or Turkish Airlines (85%) 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 $2,027, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $447. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), is priced around $558.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,388). 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 May 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$505Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$528Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$556Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$595Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$659Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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