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Johannesburg Istanbul
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Wed, 22 May IST - JNB
£924 £897
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Sun, 19 May JNB - IST
£268 £257
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Wed, 08 May JNB - IST
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£463 £450
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Mon, 06 May SAW - JNB
£519 £501
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
70% Trains in Istanbul are 70% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg £1.45
Istanbul £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
14% The average meal is 14% more expensive in Istanbul than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg £6.51
Istanbul £7.42
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 40.65 TRY
1 TRY = 0.03 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 4644 miles
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Grand Central (GCJ) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Rand (QRA) How far from city centre: 8 miles
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

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Prices for tickets from Johannesburg to Istanbul may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Johannesburg and Istanbul, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

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Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Johannesburg to Istanbul airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Istanbul?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Istanbul is of around 11:13 hours on average, considering an average distance of 8,286 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is 257£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.62 GBP, 26% cheaper than Johannesburg, with a fare of 0.84 GBP, while train tickets costs 70% less in Istanbul: 0.44 GBP against 1.45 GBP in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.42 GBP in Istanbul, 14% more than the 6.51 GBP in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 54% more expensive in Istanbul, with an average of 2.27 GBP , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 1.47 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from Johannesburg to Istanbul are January, December and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, October and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Istanbul.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul?
The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and Istanbul is: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Johannesburg - Istanbul flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are:
  • Egyptair, stoping in Cairo for 235 minutes minimun.
  • Qatar Airways, with 75 minutes scale in Doha.
  • Qatar Airways, with 75 minutes scale in Doha.
Flight Duration 11 h and 13 m Flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul take, on average, 11 h and 13 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £257 Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport OR Tambo International Airport The airport OR Tambo International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul
Arriving Airport Istanbul Airport Flights departing Johannesburg with Istanbul as destination arrive at Istanbul Airport

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