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Cheap flights from South Africa to Turkey from R5 559

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Turkey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Turkey flight deals. Data was last updated 8 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 034

One-way from

R5 559

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 721

Good round-trip deal

R12 829 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 407 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/9-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 45m total
  • South Africa to Turkey
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 389 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 062 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Turkey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 June 2025.

Thu 18/920:25JNB - SAW
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 25/913:35SAW - JNB
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/6R10 034
Thu 12/69:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/67:30IST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/6R10 123
Thu 19/68:20JNB - IST
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/70:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/6R10 283
Sat 20/913:00CPT - IST
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 28/913:45IST - CPT
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/6R10 549
Mon 16/614:35CPT - IST
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/623:55IST - CPT
1 stop14h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/6R10 584
Thu 19/613:55JNB - IST
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 23/613:45IST - JNB
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/6R10 620
Fri 13/623:15JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Fri 20/68:50SAW - JNB
1 stop37h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/6R10 638
Thu 19/68:20JNB - IST
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/70:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6R10 798
Sat 20/913:00CPT - SAW
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 28/920:05SAW - CPT
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/6R11 206
Mon 16/614:35CPT - IST
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/620:50IST - CPT
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6R11 206
Sun 8/623:15CPT - SAW
1 stop20h 50mKLM
Mon 16/612:45SAW - CPT
1 stop33h 40mKLM
Deal found 6/6R11 224
Mon 6/1012:05DUR - IST
2 stops22h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 12/1013:45IST - DUR
2 stops21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/6R11 437

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Turkey that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Turkey that are best for you.

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Turkey

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

20:25-18:45

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 25/9

13:35-16:10

1 stop27h 35m

R10 034

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

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 158

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

8:20-21:10

1 stop11h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 1/7

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R10 283

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

14:35-4:45

1 stop13h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 23/6

23:55-13:45

1 stop14h 50m

R10 584

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

8:20-2:20

2 stops17h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 1/7

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R10 798

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

20:25-18:35

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 31/7

20:05-16:10

1 stop21h 05m

R11 117

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

14:35-9:50

2 stops18h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 24/6

20:50-13:45

2 stops17h 55m

R11 206

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - SAW

CPTSAW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

13:00-12:10

1 stop22h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 28/10

13:40-10:30

1 stop21h 50m

R11 437

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

20:25-18:45

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/9

20:05-15:55

3 stops20h 50m

R11 650

Cape TownIstanbul

CPT - IST

CPTIST

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/6

18:25-17:55

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 24/6

19:25-16:50

1 stop22h 25m

R11 685

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Turkey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Turkey from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Turkey

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Turkey?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Turkey (average of R539). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to TR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Turkey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 June 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Turkey, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Turkey

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Turkey. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 8 June 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to TR0 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).

Rainfall in Turkey by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Turkey ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches 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

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

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 8 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France from South Africa to Turkey have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 263 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 263 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 354 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 464 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 583 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 263 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Turkey. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Turkey one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 559. Users have also found prices from R5 772 and R7 761 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Turkey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Turkey flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Turkey?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Turkey.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Turkey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Turkey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Turkey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Turkey (average of R539). Flying from South Africa to Turkey in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Turkey

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Turkey. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR8 168AverageR8 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 347AverageR13 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR8 420AverageR10 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 552AverageR11 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 617AverageR17 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 726AverageR11 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 988AverageR10 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 557AverageR12 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 926AverageR12 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR10 313AverageR12 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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