Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul from $362 HLA, JNB → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $599 to $932.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

116 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $601.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $362 to $814.

At $362, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

61 fares on 10 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $362.

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 15% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $615 with Etihad Airways, 1 Mar 2027 to 8 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $601 with Turkish Airlines, 20 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $615 to $833.

How much is a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $362 with Qatar Airways, 28 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $420 to $568.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $601, 20 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $362, 28 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 15% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $762 with Turkish Airlines, 1 Mar 2027 to 8 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $442 with Turkish Airlines, 28 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 28 Mar 2027, takes 9 h 45 min from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Qatar Airways on 28 Mar 2027, takes 20 h 15 min with 1 stop, including a 7 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Between 19 Nov and 1 Mar 2027, Etihad Airways has the cheapest return on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Ethiopian Airlines on 2 and Turkish Airlines on 1. Between 21 Nov and 11 May 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Airlink on 3 and Qatar Airways on 2.