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

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One-way from £290.36

Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Oliver Reginald Tambo International to Istanbul Airport, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 2 airliners to choose from including Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 9 Hours 37 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. 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. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines122222204:5018:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways111111105:0018:05VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Oliver Reginald Tambo International to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 04:50

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
04:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK43
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9217
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Tuesday
05:00
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9217
Turkish AirlinesTK43
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK39
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Wednesday
05:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK39
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9217
Turkish AirlinesTK43
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Thursday
05:00
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9217
Turkish AirlinesTK43
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK39
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Friday
05:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK39
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9217
Turkish AirlinesTK43
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Saturday
05:00
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9217
Turkish AirlinesTK43
18:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK39
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Sunday
05:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK39
17:55
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9217
Turkish AirlinesTK43
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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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 £290.36 ($381 €346.94)
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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 £468.70 ($615 €560.02)
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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 £224.82 ($295 €268.63)
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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 £378.01 ($496 €451.66)
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Flight Info FAQ - Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Johannesburg to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST): Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?
The flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul is 7,496KM or 4,658 miles.
How long does the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul takes 9 Hours 37 Minutes.

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