What is the cheapest month to fly to Turkey?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Turkey is currently January ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Turkey on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Algerie is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Turkey.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

Kayseri is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Kayseri typically cost R422, while return flights cost around R744.

How much is a return flight to Turkey?

A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R1 593, however they can be found for as little as R99.

Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Turkey, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 45 minutes).

Does Istanbul have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

R5 611+ Flights to Turkey

Flights to Turkey in 2025

Return from	R10 033
One-way from	R5 611
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 720

KLM
13/6-20/6
2 total stops
56h 20m total
Johannesburg to Istanbul

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Etihad Airways
25/6
1 total stop
26h 15m total
Johannesburg to Turkey

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Deal found 8/6R11 560

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Deal found 6/6R11 933

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1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 7/6R12 199

Fri 12/921:45JNB - IST

1 stop28h 05mEgyptair

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Deal found 8/6R14 135

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Fri 13/6

23:15-23:00

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 20/6

12:45-21:20

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R10 033

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 25/6

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R10 157

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

13:55-12:10

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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

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20:05-16:10

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R10 246

JohannesburgIstanbul

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:55-6:20

1 stop15h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 23/6

13:45-9:35

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R10 246

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JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 1/7

0:10-13:05

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R10 282

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

8:20-2:20

2 stops17h 00m

Istanbul

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0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R10 796

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

22:20-14:25

1 stop15h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 23/6

19:25-10:15

1 stop15h 50m

R11 720

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

20:25-12:10

1 stop14h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 12/9

20:05-14:25

3 stops19h 20m

R12 199

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

23:15-3:25

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul

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4:20-21:20

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R12 714

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:25-13:05

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

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14:05-10:15

1 stop21h 10m

R12 785

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Best time to book a flight to Turkey

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Turkey

How long is the flight to Turkey?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Turkey takes 17 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Turkey from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Turkey?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Turkey should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Turkey

The most flights from Johannesburg to Turkey are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Turkey?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Turkey are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Turkey are Air Algerie, Lufthansa and KLM.

Rainfall in Turkey by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Turkey ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Turkey when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Turkey by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Turkey, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Turkey?

The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Antalya and Bodrum.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Air France to Turkey 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

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 355 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 463 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 211 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

FAQs about flying to Turkey

Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Turkey on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Algerie is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Turkey.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?
Kayseri is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey. One-way flights to Kayseri typically cost R422, while return flights cost around R744.
How much is a return flight to Turkey?
A return flight to Turkey will typically cost around R1 593, however they can be found for as little as R99.
Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Turkey, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 45 minutes).
Does Istanbul have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Istanbul can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Istanbul?
Yes. Istanbul has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. havalimanına yakın konumda daire is the closest property to Istanbul (0,0 km away from Istanbul).

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Turkey?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Turkey. Price data was last updated on 1 September 2024.

Weekly flight availability to Turkey

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Turkey?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Turkey?

Rainfall in Turkey by month

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

Temperature in Turkey by month

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

What are the most popular places to fly to in Turkey?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Turkey in the last few years. This data was updated on 9 June 2025.

The most popular places in Turkey to fly to are Istanbul, Antalya and Bodrum.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Turkey. 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 Turkey. Reviews last updated 9 June 2025.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Air France to Turkey by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Turkey

Can I find cheaper flights to Turkey if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Turkey?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Turkey?

How much is a return flight to Turkey?

Where does the fastest flight to Turkey depart from?

Does Istanbul have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Istanbul?

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