Johannesburg Airport (JNB) Flights to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Q: How long does the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul to take?

The flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes9 Hours 37 Minutes.

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Returns from £627.98

One-way from £308.80

Airliners including IndiGo, Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines all offer direct flights between Oliver Reginald Tambo International to Istanbul Airport. The flight time is approximately 9 Hours 37 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

Travellers planning to fly from Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport to Istanbul Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport.

If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport:

Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

Need a place to stay when you get to Istanbul? See a range of hotels near Istanbul Airport

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Turkish Airlines	1	2	2	2	2	2	3	06:20	19:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	06:20	19:05	VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	06:20	19:10	VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 14 a week with times that vary between 06:20 and 19:10.

To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG9217
Turkish Airlines	TK43

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Tuesday

06:20

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG9217
Turkish Airlines	TK43

19:10

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK39
IndiGo	6E4171

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Wednesday

06:25

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK39
IndiGo	6E4171

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG9217
Turkish Airlines	TK43

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Thursday

06:20

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG9217
Turkish Airlines	TK43

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK39
IndiGo	6E4171

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Friday

06:20

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK39
IndiGo	6E4171

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG9217
Turkish Airlines	TK43

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Saturday

06:20

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG9217
Turkish Airlines	TK43

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK39
IndiGo	6E4171

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Sunday

06:20

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK39
IndiGo	6E4171

10:55

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK6920

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Thai Airways	TG9217
Turkish Airlines	TK43

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If you are planning to hire a car from Istanbul Airport airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.

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Flight Price FAQ - Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Johannesburg JNB to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Johannesburg JNB to Istanbul IST is £308.80 ($387 €372.10)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Johannesburg JNB to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest direct return flight from Johannesburg JNB to Istanbul IST is £627.98 ($787 €756.70)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Johannesburg JNB to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest flight one way from Johannesburg JNB to Istanbul IST is £201.88 ($253 €243.26)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Johannesburg JNB to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest return flight from Johannesburg JNB to Istanbul IST is £419.72 ($526 €505.75)

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