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$419+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in August or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$505
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$419
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$725

Good round-trip deal

$869 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
dom. 9/147:30 amIST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
dom. 9/219:50 amJNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/31$505
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/88:10 pmIST - JNB
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
sáb. 11/151:45 pmJNB - IST
1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$667
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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. 8/58:00 amIST - JNB
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
mar. 8/198:20 amJNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/31$677
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
jue. 9/42:35 pmIST - JNB
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/179:50 amJNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$788
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 9/32:10 amIST - JNB
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
mié. 9/1710:20 pmJNB - IST
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Deal found 7/30$811
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mié. 11/52:05 amIST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
dom. 11/167:05 pmJNB - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$819
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
sáb. 9/208:05 pmIST - JNB
2 stops19h 15mRwandAir
mié. 10/14:50 pmJNB - IST
2 stops18h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 7/31$830
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
vie. 11/77:00 pmIST - JNB
2 stops37h 05mLufthansa
dom. 11/1610:10 amJNB - IST
2 stops30h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 7/31$990

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo 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 julio 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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OR Tambo

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Price

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

dom. 9/14

7:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/21

9:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop19h 25m

$505

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

sáb. 11/8

8:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 11/17

8:20 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$667

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

jue. 9/4

2:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/17

9:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop19h 25m

$788

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

mié. 9/3

2:10 am-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/17

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$811

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

mar. 10/7

12:10 am-3:55 am

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/14

8:20 am-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$814

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

mié. 11/5

2:05 am-10:50 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 11/16

7:05 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop9h 55m

$819

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

sáb. 9/20

8:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 10/1

4:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops18h 05m

$830

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

vie. 11/7

7:00 pm-7:05 am

2 stops37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 11/16

10:10 am-6:05 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$990

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

lun. 9/1

8:50 pm-8:20 am

3 stops36h 30m

$419

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

jue. 8/7

2:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop18h 10m

$449

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 44 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 Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 IST to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to OR Tambo. 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 julio 31, 2025.

The most flights from IST to JNB 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated julio 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,230 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,933 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
RwandAir
7.2
Good
30 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($505), Qatar Airways ($667), and Emirates ($811) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You may be able to fly from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Egyptair ($449), RwandAir ($487), and Qatar Airways ($546).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: Turkish Airlines (86%), IndiGo (85%), Thai Airways (83%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is $869. On average you can expect to pay $869. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $818.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo. 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$497Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$559Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$724Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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