What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from Istanbul to Johannesburg on average per week?

The number of flights available between Istanbul and Johannesburg is 18 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from Istanbul to Johannesburg on average per day?

As of December 2025, 2 flights take off from Istanbul and land in Johannesburg each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 02:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the morning.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg delayed?

Historically, on average around 15% of flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 246 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 15% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Johannesburg

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

As of December 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg.

How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Istanbul to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Istanbul and Johannesburg?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £411 to £657. The lowest price recently found on this route was £509.

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JNB

28h 20m1 stop

21:45 - 13:00

JNB

IST

14h 15m1 stop

£509Egyptair

Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

07:35 - 03:55

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JNB

21h 20m1 stop

08:20 - 21:20

JNB

IST

12h 00m1 stop

£532Ethiopian Air

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

13:50 - 03:55

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JNB

15h 05m1 stop

12:45 - 12:20

JNB

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22h 35m1 stop

£541Qatar Airways

Mon, 19 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

12:00 - 08:40

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JNB

21h 40m1 stop

20:30 - 18:40

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21h 10m1 stop

£569Qatar Airways

Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

13:50 - 06:40

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JNB

17h 50m2 stops

19:00 - 12:55

JNB

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16h 55m1 stop

£578Lufthansa

Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

04:50 - 22:05

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JNB

42h 15m2 stops

23:59 - 16:55

JNB

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15h 56m1 stop

£593Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

02:05 - 10:50

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JNB

9h 45mdirect

19:05 - 06:00

JNB

IST

9h 55mdirect

£595Turkish Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

02:05 - 10:50

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JNB

9h 45mdirect

19:05 - 06:00

JNB

IST

9h 55mdirect

£597Turkish Airlines

Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

01:40 - 10:35

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JNB

9h 55mdirect

18:00 - 04:40

JNB

IST

9h 40mdirect

£598Turkish Airlines

Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

04:50 - 22:05

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JNB

42h 15m2 stops

23:59 - 03:50

JNB

IST

26h 51m2 stops

£617Air France

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

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18 Dec

IST07:35Istanbul

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Jan

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 00m

1 stop

IST21:20Istanbul

£509

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24 Feb

IST07:35Istanbul

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

3 Mar

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 00m

1 stop

IST21:20Istanbul

£532

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18 Dec

IST07:35Istanbul

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Jan

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 40m

1 stop

IST05:00Istanbul

£609

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19 Jan

IST13:50Istanbul

15h 05m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

28 Jan

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m

1 stop

IST12:20Istanbul

£541

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8 Feb

IST12:00Istanbul

21h 40m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

15 Feb

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 10m

1 stop

IST18:40Istanbul

£569

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12 Dec

IST20:10Istanbul

32h 45m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Jan

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m

1 stop

IST12:20Istanbul

£898

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03:50-07:10

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21:45-13:00

1 stop14h 15m

£509

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07:35-03:55

1 stop21h 20m

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08:20-21:20

1 stop12h 00m

£532

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Istanbul

Mon 19/1

13:50-03:55

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

12:45-12:20

1 stop22h 35m

£541

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Istanbul

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12:00-08:40

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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20:30-18:40

1 stop21h 10m

£569

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Istanbul

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13:50-06:40

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Sun 26/4

19:00-12:55

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£578

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Sun 18/1

04:50-22:05

2 stops42h 15m

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23:59-16:55

1 stop15h 56m

£593

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Istanbul

Sun 18/1

02:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:05-06:00

Nonstop9h 55m

£595

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IST - JNB

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Istanbul

Sat 24/1

02:05-10:50

Nonstop9h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:05-06:00

Nonstop9h 55m

£597

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IST - JNB

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Istanbul

Wed 15/4

01:40-10:35

Nonstop9h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

18:00-04:40

Nonstop9h 40m

£598

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 18/1

04:50-22:05

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

23:59-03:50

2 stops26h 51m

£617

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Istanbul and Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Istanbul is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around £384, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Johannesburg from Istanbul during May instead. Flights to Johannesburg in May, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around £423.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as £340. Flights to Johannesburg are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of £633. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Johannesburg flight route?

Fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Istanbul - Johannesburg flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Istanbul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around £510 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Istanbul for as low as £391 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Istanbul to Johannesburg flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	19h 10m
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The fastest flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg takes 19h 10m

Direct flights go from Istanbul to Johannesburg on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg. From Istanbul there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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How far is Istanbul to Johannesburg by plane?
Johannesburg is 4642.4 mi away from Istanbul. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 19h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
As of December 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg.
How old do you have to be to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Istanbul to Johannesburg.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £362	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,331 reviews		Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £503	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,088 reviews		Search Turkish Airlines flights

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What cabin class options are available on Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Istanbul to Johannesburg flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Istanbul to Johannesburg

How often are flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg delayed?

Historically, on average around 15% of flights between Istanbul and Johannesburg have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 246 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Johannesburg flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 15% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Istanbul to Johannesburg on average per day?

As of December 2025, 2 flights take off from Istanbul and land in Johannesburg each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 02:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the morning.

How many flights depart from Istanbul to Johannesburg on average per week?

The number of flights available between Istanbul and Johannesburg is 18 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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