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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-243
00:20
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
10H :05 M
Non Stop
11:25
2026-11-14
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-768
10:10
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
26H :10 M
1 Stop
DXB · 13h 00m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
13:20
2026-11-15
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-768
10:10
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
27H :00 M
1 Stop
DXB · 13h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:10
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-768
10:10
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
30H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB · 17h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
17:35
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
22H :55 M
1 Stop
DXB · 9h 30m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
13:20
2026-11-15
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
23H :45 M
1 Stop
DXB · 10h 20m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:10
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
27H :10 M
1 Stop
DXB · 13h 40m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
17:35
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
28H :05 M
1 Stop
DXB · 14h 40m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
18:30
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-764
18:50
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
17H :30 M
1 Stop
DXB · 4h 05m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
13:20
2026-11-15
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-764
18:50
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
18H :20 M
1 Stop
DXB · 4h 55m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:10
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-764
18:50
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
21H :45 M
1 Stop
DXB · 8h 15m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
17:35
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-764
18:50
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
22H :40 M
1 Stop
DXB · 9h 15m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
18:30
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-766
22:15
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
14H :55 M
1 Stop
DXB · 1h 45m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:10
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-766
22:15
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
19H :15 M
1 Stop
DXB · 6h 05m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
18:30
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Air Europa
Air Europa
UX-158
19:55
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
18H :00 M
1 Stop
MAD · 4h 05m Madrid (MAD), Spain
14:55
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1364
13:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
16H :15 M
1 Stop
DOH · 3h 40m Doha (DOH), Qatar
07:00
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1364
13:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
21H :35 M
1 Stop
DOH · 9h 00m Doha (DOH), Qatar
12:20
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1378
20:20
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
15H :00 M
1 Stop
DOH · 2h 25m Doha (DOH), Qatar
12:20
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1378
20:20
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
21H :20 M
1 Stop
DOH · 8h 45m Doha (DOH), Qatar
18:40
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
QR-1364
13:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
27H :55 M
1 Stop
DOH · 15h 20m Doha (DOH), Qatar
18:40
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-592
23:59
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
16H :31 M
1 Stop
AMS · 1h 50m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
17:30
2026-11-15
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-592
23:59
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
20H :26 M
1 Stop
AMS · 5h 45m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
21:25
2026-11-15
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen

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Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-592
23:59
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
23H :21 M
1 Stop
AMS · 8h 40m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
00:20
2026-11-16
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Klm Royal Dutch
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-592
23:59
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
15H :56 M
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AMS · 1h 25m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
16:55
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
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AF-995
19:40
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
21H :15 M
1 Stop
CDG · 6h 30m Paris (CDG), France
17:55
2026-11-15
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Air France
Air France
AF-8282
23:59
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
40H :56 M
2 Stops
AMS · 23h 10m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
CDG · 1h 40m Paris (CDG), France
17:55
2026-11-16
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹40,404 Turkish Airlines 00:20
Earliest departure ₹40,404 Turkish Airlines 00:20
Shortest duration ₹40,404 Turkish Airlines 00:20
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹40,404 Turkish Airlines at 00:20
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹49,661 Emirates Airlines at 10:10
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹49,661 Emirates Airlines at 13:25
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹49,661 Emirates Airlines at 18:50

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Johannesburg (JNB)

Johannesburg International

South Africa

GMT 2

Latitude: -26.1392

Longitude: 28.246

Istanbul (IST)

Ataturk

Turkey

GMT 3

Latitude: 41.275278

Longitude: 28.751944

Distance: Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Istanbul (IST), Turkey - 7,496.33 km
Flights shown for 14 Nov 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in Johannesburg and Istanbul

Live forecast for both cities, 08 Nov to 11 Nov.

Departure city

Johannesburg

Sat, 14 Nov travel date
24°CRain expectedLow 17°
58% humidity 9 km/h wind 6.2 mm rain
  • Wed30° / 17°
  • Thu30° / 18°
  • Fri30° / 19°
Arrival city

Istanbul

Sat, 14 Nov travel date
21°CPartly cloudyLow 17°
75% humidity 35 km/h wind
  • Wed16° / 8°
  • Thu19° / 13°
  • Fri21° / 16°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

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How to travel Johannesburg to Istanbul

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹40,40410h 5m4 flights
Connecting flight₹49,661Longer, includes a stop88 options

Air distance is about 7,496 km. 15 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Connecting cities on this route

Connecting Johannesburg to Istanbul flights shown here most often stop in Cape Town, Dubai and Amsterdam.

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

South African Airways Flights

from ₹84,45716 flights
Fares from
₹84,457
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
16 in the list above

Emirates Airlines Flights

from ₹49,66113 flights
Fares from
₹49,661
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
13 in the list above

Klm Royal Dutch Flights

from ₹62,10612 flights
Fares from
₹62,106
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 in the list above

Qatar Airways Flights

from ₹53,18011 flights
Fares from
₹53,180
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
11 in the list above

Saudia Flights

from ₹96,4638 flights
Fares from
₹96,463
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration10h 5m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day00:20 · Turkish Airlines
Last departure of the day23:59 · Klm Royal Dutch
Flight options found92
Direct / non-stop options4
Airport codesJohannesburg–JNB, Istanbul–IST

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 92 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:20 and the last around 23:59. The fastest flight takes about 10h 5m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Night from ₹40,404, Morning from ₹49,661, Afternoon from ₹49,661, Evening from ₹49,661. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg needs a plan built around districts rather than a single walking centre. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different parts of South Africa’s twentieth-century story. Rosebank and Sandton provide hotels, restaurants and rail stops, while Soweto requires a dedicated outing. Travellers from India often connect through OR Tambo to other African destinations, but even a brief stay can include one museum and a neighbourhood visit. Road distances and traffic make a booked transfer useful outside the Gautrain corridor.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sandton is convenient for a Gautrain arrival and business in that district, while Rosebank provides another rail-linked hotel base. A stay elsewhere may need a car after the station, so compare the complete airport-to-hotel route. OR Tambo’s Gautrain connection does not put every Johannesburg attraction within walking distance; Soweto and the Apartheid Museum still need their own transport arrangements.

Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum explain different parts of the country’s past and should be given separate visits. Pairing either with a nearby district is more practical than adding a succession of distant stops. Soweto deserves a dedicated outing with a clear pickup and return point rather than a brief detour between the airport and a Sandton meeting. The airport’s Terminal A is associated with international departures, while Terminal B handles domestic services within the connected complex. Follow the domestic-flight signs if continuing within South Africa after completing arrival formalities. A hotel near the airport can suit an early onward flight, but it is a different choice from a base for central museums. For a short city visit, select one museum and one neighbourhood around the available road time. Rosebank or Sandton rail access can simplify arrival while still leaving the sightseeing transfers to be planned individually.

Best time to visit Johannesburg

April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for mild days.

Places to visit in Johannesburg

Constitution HillApartheid MuseumNelson Mandela SquareRosebankSowetoJohannesburg Art Gallery

How to reach Johannesburg

By Air: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 23 km east of central Johannesburg; Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. Taxis and booked cars serve wider districts.

By Rail: Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton, Rosebank and Park Station via interchange.

By Road: Airport taxis and hired cars use the R24 and regional motorways; intercity coaches leave from city terminals.

What to do in Johannesburg

Tour the former prison complex at Constitution Hill.
Spend time at the Apartheid Museum.
Visit Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Arrange a guided outing to Soweto.

Johannesburg airport information

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). OR Tambo’s Terminal A handles international departures, while Terminal B serves domestic operations. The terminals form a connected complex, but an international-to-domestic connection still involves the relevant arrival and departure procedures.

About Istanbul

Istanbul’s geography shapes every visit. Sultanahmet holds Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque within walking distance, while the Grand Bazaar is a separate trading maze nearby. Ferries across the Bosphorus reveal how the European and Asian shores fit together. Travellers from India may arrive for a city break or connect onwards, but a short stop still needs realistic transfer time: Istanbul Airport is northwest of the historic centre, and traffic can slow road routes sharply.

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Tips for travellers from India

Sultanahmet is the most direct base for Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and nearby historic streets. A stay near Taksim instead favours the northern side of the central European districts, while Kadıköy provides an Asian-shore base reached by ferry or rail. Istanbul Airport is northwest of these areas; Sabiha Gökçen is a separate airport on the Asian side. A connection involving both needs a cross-city transfer.

The airport metro connects through Gayrettepe, where onward city rail serves other districts. In June 2026, the final Halkalı–Arnavutköy section opened, extending the airport railway towards Halkalı and giving passengers another western connection. Choose the interchange for the final hotel rather than assuming the airport train runs directly to Sultanahmet. The Grand Bazaar fits into a historic-peninsula day, while a Bosphorus ferry ride can be planned around an actual destination on the opposite shore. A scheduled public ferry and a sightseeing cruise offer different routes and ticket arrangements. The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, so visitor access is organised around prayers; Hagia Sophia has separate visitor arrangements. Grouping these sites geographically still requires treating each entrance as a distinct visit. For an early flight, compare the first airport transport departure with the check-in time.

Best time to visit Istanbul

April to May or September to October, around 11–25°C, for walking and ferries.

Places to visit in Istanbul

Hagia SophiaBlue MosqueGrand BazaarTopkapı PalaceGalata TowerBosphorus ferries

How to reach Istanbul

By Air: Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km northwest of the centre; metro to Gayrettepe takes roughly 30 minutes, followed by onward travel. Airport buses and taxis serve city districts.

By Rail: Gayrettepe connects the M11 airport metro with the wider metro network; Sirkeci is useful for historic peninsula travel.

By Road: Havaist airport buses serve major districts; intercity coaches use large terminals on both sides of the city.

What to do in Istanbul

Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet.
Browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar.
Take a public ferry across the Bosphorus.
Explore the courtyards of Topkapı Palace.

Istanbul airport information

Istanbul Airport (IST).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Johannesburg to Istanbul flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Johannesburg to Istanbul dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹40,404. This can change from week to week.

How far is Johannesburg from Istanbul by air?

The direct air distance between Johannesburg (JNB) and Istanbul (IST) is about 7,496 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

Yes. 4 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Johannesburg to Istanbul, operated by South African Airways and Turkish Airlines. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Istanbul?

South African Airways, Emirates Airlines, Klm Royal Dutch, Qatar Airways and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The quickest non-stop Johannesburg to Istanbul flight on this page takes about 10h 5m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Johannesburg to Istanbul flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs), 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) and 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Istanbul flight fare?

The lowest Johannesburg to Istanbul fare on this page is ₹40,404. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹628,576, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for Johannesburg to Istanbul flight?

On this page, Turkish Airlines has the lowest Johannesburg to Istanbul fare, starting from ₹40,404. Emirates Airlines is next, from ₹49,661. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

What time do Johannesburg to Istanbul flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:20 and the last around 23:59, local time at Johannesburg. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Approx route distance: 7,496.33 km.

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Lowest Johannesburg to Istanbul airfare on the date shown

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Lowest Airfare ₹40,404 14/11/2026 Turkish Airlines 00:20

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Johannesburg to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Johannesburg and Istanbul is about 7,496 KM. In these results, journey times range from 10h 5m to 59h 10m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Johannesburg to Istanbul flight duration is approximately 10 hours 5 minutes non-stop. There are 4 non-stop Johannesburg to Istanbul direct flights on the departure date shown on this page. Johannesburg to Istanbul flight distance is around 7,496 KM.

Johannesburg to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 92 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first departure from Johannesburg is at 00:20 and the last is at 23:59. Flights leave from Johannesburg International and land at Ataturk.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteJohannesburg to Istanbul
Aerial Distance7,496 KM
Flight Duration10h 5m - 59h 10m
Airport CodesJohannesburg - JNB, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available92 flights4 direct88 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 00:20
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 23:59
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)8 flights2 direct6 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)21 flights0 direct21 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)25 flights0 direct25 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)21 flights2 direct19 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)17 flights0 direct17 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

JNB: Johannesburg airport. Airport access in Johannesburg depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
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