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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £385

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JNB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in August or July, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£385

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£515
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • Istanbul to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 11/207:35IST - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/209:55JNB - IST
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1£385
Mon 17/223:55IST - JNB
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/214:35JNB - IST
1 stop13h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/1£439
Mon 10/220:10IST - JNB
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 22/213:20JNB - IST
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£452
Mon 10/203:50IST - JNB
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Mon 17/221:45JNB - IST
1 stop19h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 16/1£484
Tue 11/205:30IST - JNB
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/220:00JNB - IST
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£538
Mon 10/202:00IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 17/219:05JNB - IST
Nonstop10h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£569
Sun 2/301:50IST - JNB
1 stop15h 45mEmirates
Mon 10/322:20JNB - IST
1 stop19h 10mEmirates
Deal found 17/1£622
Thu 6/220:10IST - JNB
2 stops19h 10mRwandAir
Mon 24/216:50JNB - IST
2 stops18h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1£643

Find flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo within your budget

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IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 11/2

07:35-08:35

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

09:55-13:20

1 stop26h 25m

£385

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 17/2

23:55-13:10

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/2

14:35-05:00

1 stop13h 25m

£439

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 10/2

20:10-09:25

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

13:20-12:20

1 stop22h 00m

£452

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 10/2

03:50-07:10

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

21:45-17:50

1 stop19h 05m

£484

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Tue 11/2

05:30-03:55

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

20:00-18:40

1 stop21h 40m

£538

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Mon 10/2

02:00-10:55

Nonstop9h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

19:05-06:10

Nonstop10h 05m

£569

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 2/3

01:50-16:35

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

22:20-18:30

1 stop19h 10m

£622

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Thu 6/2

20:10-14:20

2 stops19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/2

16:50-12:20

2 stops18h 30m

£643

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Sun 6/7

07:25-08:35

1 stop26h 10m

£420

IstanbulJohannesburg

IST - JNB

ISTJNB

Istanbul

Wed 26/3

13:50-09:25

1 stop20h 35m

£434

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and RwandAir from Istanbul to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

RwandAir
7.2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at £385, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £420. Users have also found prices from £434 and £440 on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: IndiGo (85%), Turkish Airlines (82%), Thai Airways (80%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£338Average£372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£456Average£464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£461Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapest£496Average£513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£625Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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