IST - JNB

$339 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg departing on 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$539
Typical prices: $512-$793
Air Algerie
Fri 7/24Sat 8/29
IST - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$792
Typical prices: $799-$922
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/2Mon 5/4
IST - JNB • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
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Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checkpoints.
Use the Gautrain for safe travel from Johannesburg.
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Cheapest • from $539 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.3 score
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg (IST-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Johannesburg

Fri, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 29
Air Algerie Logo
5:00 am - 6:25 am
IST
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
10:25 pm - 3:45 am
JNB
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IST
28h 20m
1 stop
$539Air Algerie
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:35 am - 8:10 pm
IST
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JNB
13h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 9:20 pm
JNB
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IST
12h 00m
1 stop
$624Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:35 am - 8:10 pm
IST
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JNB
13h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 9:20 pm
JNB
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IST
12h 00m
1 stop
$627Ethiopian Air
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 am - 1:05 pm
IST
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JNB
14h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 5:00 am
JNB
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IST
13h 30m
1 stop
$643Ethiopian Air
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 am - 1:05 pm
IST
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JNB
14h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 5:00 am
JNB
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IST
13h 30m
1 stop
$648Ethiopian Air
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:35 am - 3:55 am
IST
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JNB
21h 20m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 9:20 pm
JNB
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IST
12h 00m
1 stop
$712Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Jul 30
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 8:20 am
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 1:05 pm
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
$723Etihad Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 8:20 am
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 1:05 pm
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
$727Etihad Airways
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Jul 29
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 8:20 am
IST
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JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 1:05 pm
JNB
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IST
26h 15m
1 stop
$776Etihad Airways
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11
Emirates Logo
4:25 pm - 4:35 pm
IST
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JNB
25h 10m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:20 pm - 6:30 pm
JNB
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IST
19h 10m
1 stop
$777Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is August, where tickets cost $514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $803 and $786 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $702 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg

 
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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$339
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $339 for a one-way ticket and $539 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Johannesburg?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg, Etihad Airways or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg are Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $512 and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $869 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $764 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Istanbul to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1377 reviews
7.2Food
7.3Comfort
7.6Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.8Crew
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The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

4.0 OkayNeha, Jan 2026
AUH - ATL
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The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

It would be great if the flight attendants could inform people travelling with small children that at take off and landing the children should drink liquid or chew/swallow something so their ears don’t hurt. Also, Emirates serves the food to the children first. Really good idea. Best of all would be to put all children in the same area.

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

The fact that my flight was cancelled and made wait for 14 Fing hours to booka flightto a neighboring country.... never again

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

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