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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.425 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 425 €, select.
Johannesburg.431 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Fri, 25 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 431 €, select.
Johannesburg.433 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 433 €, select.
Johannesburg.434 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 434 €, select.
Johannesburg.436 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 436 €, select.
Johannesburg.438 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Aug, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 438 €, select.
Johannesburg.440 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 440 €, select.
Johannesburg.440 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 440 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

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Compare routes from Istanbul to Johannesburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Istanbul to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found425 €
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time10 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is 425 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Thai Airways fly direct from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
As of July 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Sunday, 7 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

  • Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight.

  • Johannesburg is one hour behind Istanbul. O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). You can choose from 7 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 1:50am departure between IST and JNB.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Istanbul to JNB. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).

  • When departing from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport with Turkish Airlines.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and JNB is Turkish Airlines.

  • We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Istanbul to JNB with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between IST and JNB include:

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

    • N'djili Airport (FIH)

  • Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and JNB:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to JNB flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

  • 76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

About O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg

  • The centre of Johannesburg is about 23 kilometres from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • 294 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport. A return flight starts from 425 €. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Get cheap flights from Istanbul to JNB by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • April is when you're most likely to find a bargain on an Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to JNB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Plan your visit to Johannesburg in February if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • Book an Istanbul to JNB plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • July sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Johannesburg

  • Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to O.R. Tambo International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Apartheid Museum and Top of Africa are a couple of big attractions to add to your Johannesburg to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Constitution Hill.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Welkom is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Johannesburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in South Africa, head for Newcastle, roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg. Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King, Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park are among its highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Johannesburg

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