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R5 617 Cheap flights to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Istanbul Airport departing on 5/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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R9 619Turkish Airlines
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R21 129Turkish Airlines
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R21 459Turkish Airlines
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R12 648Turkish Airlines
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R13 033Turkish Airlines
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R13 529Turkish Airlines
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Flights to Istanbul Airport – Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Istanbul Airport to help you craft the best travel plan.

What cabin class options are available on South Africa to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on South Africa to Istanbul 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 day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R10 907. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Istanbul Airport for around R11 426.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport from South Africa, with most prices found around R9 748. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R10 427.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport is in the morning. Flights from South Africa to Istanbul Airport during this time can be as low as R10 287. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R14 807 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from South Africa in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest South Africa to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from Durban King Shaka Intl to Istanbul for the best South Africa - Istanbul flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul Airport is about 56 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are R11 135. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from South Africa for as low as R192 076 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary13% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport costs on average just R9 748 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember26% more expensiveIt costs about R14 061 for flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTSeptember230% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September than any other month

Cheap Istanbul Airport flight deals and tips

Summary info about Istanbul Airport flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R5 617

Best Round-Trip Price

R8 921

Fastest flight time

11h 05m

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The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 617 (Cape Town Intl to Istanbul).
The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 921 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul).
The fastest flight to Istanbul from South Africa takes 11h 05m (Cape Town Intl to Istanbul).
December has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 2% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, when booking your flight to Istanbul Airport, February is the cheapest month on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

Most flyers found that booking flight tickets 56 days in advance of their planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Istanbul Airport.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

From most locations, the cheapest flights to Istanbul Airport are found on a Monday. Booking a Friday departure is usually the most expensive.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Typically, cheap prices to Istanbul Airport are most often found for Morning flights. Cheap prices are less likely for Afternoon flights.

Is there an alternative airport near Istanbul Airport?

Those flying to Istanbul Airport could potentially find better pricing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km from Istanbul city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Istanbul Airport?

Prices for flights to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Istanbul Airport?

How old do you have to be to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Istanbul Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Istanbul?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Istanbul to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Istanbul?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Istanbul. Filter by price, airline, airport, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Istanbul. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.


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Cheapest flight routes to Istanbul

These routes have the cheapest flights to Istanbul found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
JohannesburgIstanbul10h 15mR9 307
DurbanIstanbul18h 45mR9 729
Cape TownIstanbul11h 05mR10 005