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R1 386+ Cheap flights from Istanbul

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IST — JNB
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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What to know about flights from Istanbul

Discover essential information about flights departing from Istanbul, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Istanbul airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R1 031

Cheapest round-trip flight

R841

Cheapest airline

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular destination

Antalya (AYT)
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul is currently to Antalya.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul is currently to Antalya.
On average, Pegasus Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul (avg. price of R1 357).
Antalya (AYT) is currently the most popular flight destination from Istanbul (average return price of R1 318).

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 3/814:10IST - JNB
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 16/89:50JNB - IST
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6R8 509
Tue 4/1114:15SAW - JNB
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1121:45JNB - SAW
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R11 049
Tue 4/1118:50IST - JNB
1 stop13h 20mEgyptair
Sun 9/1121:45JNB - IST
1 stop19h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 11/6R11 617
Sat 2/80:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/88:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6R11 937
Thu 24/714:10IST - CPT
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/75:45CPT - IST
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R12 452
Sat 15/1113:40SAW - JNB
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 29/1112:45JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R12 630
Fri 1/815:25IST - JNB
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/814:30JNB - IST
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R12 719
Sat 15/1120:10IST - JNB
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 29/1119:50JNB - IST
1 stop15h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R12 736
Mon 15/923:55IST - CPT
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/914:35CPT - IST
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R13 127
Sun 31/80:55SAW - CPT
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/915:25CPT - SAW
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R14 104
Thu 26/612:45SAW - JNB
1 stop33h 35mKLM
Thu 3/723:15JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/6R14 193
Wed 8/1014:05SAW - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEmirates
Tue 14/1013:25JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 11/6R14 246

Find flights from Istanbul within your budget

Find flights departing from Istanbul that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 13 June 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

14:10-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

9:50-6:15

1 stop19h 25m

R8 509

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/11

14:15-7:10

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

21:45-13:05

1 stop14h 20m

R11 049

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 4/11

18:50-7:10

1 stop13h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

21:45-17:50

1 stop19h 05m

R11 617

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sat 2/8

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

R11 937

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Thu 24/7

14:10-22:35

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

5:45-6:15

2 stops23h 30m

R12 452

IstanbulJohannesburg

SAW - JNB

SAWJNB

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 15/11

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

R12 630

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Fri 1/8

15:25-13:05

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

14:30-13:45

2 stops22h 15m

R12 719

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sat 15/11

20:10-9:45

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

19:50-12:20

1 stop15h 30m

R12 736

IstanbulCape Town

IST - CPT

ISTCPT

Istanbul

Mon 15/9

23:55-13:00

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

14:35-4:45

1 stop13h 10m

R13 127

IstanbulCape Town

SAW - CPT

SAWCPT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 31/8

0:55-14:35

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/9

15:25-10:25

2 stops18h 00m

R14 104

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul (average of R8 740). Flying from Istanbul in December will prove the most costly (average of R9 681). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul?

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

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Istanbul would be wise to consider leaving during Monday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Istanbul. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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