Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul from £287

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul from £287

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Tue, Mar 3
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul SAW

£287
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1 stop
Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul SAW

£299
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1 stop
Tue, Mar 3
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£315
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Direct
Mon, Mar 2
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£371
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Direct
Tue, Mar 3
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£373
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Direct
Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£373
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1 stop
Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£478
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1 stop
Mon, Mar 2 – Thu, Mar 5
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£484
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1 stop
Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£512
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1 stop
Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£513
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1 stop
Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£514
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Fri, Mar 6 – Wed, Mar 11
Johannesburg JNBIstanbul IST

£560
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
7504 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Air AlgerieDAHAHYes

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
97%
12°C9°C
14 Feb
88%
10°C9°C
Sunday
8 Feb
85%
11°C9°C
15 Feb
15°C9°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
10°C6°C
16 Feb
15°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
85%
8°C6°C
17 Feb
69%
17°C8°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
8°C6°C
18 Feb
78%
9°C6°C
Thursday
12 Feb
86%
10°C7°C
19 Feb
11°C7°C
Friday
13 Feb
82%
12°C10°C
20 Feb
85%
12°C9°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Johannesburg and Istanbul is 7504 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Air Algerie. Johannesburg and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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