Johannesburg to Istanbul HLA, JNB → IST, SAW
Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $741 with Etihad Airways, 16 Nov – 18 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $548 with Airlink, 9 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $743 to $1,133.
Cheapest return found recently
$741
16 Nov – 18 Nov · Etihad Airways
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 9:50 a.m. · Return leaves 1:55 p.m. · 45 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$741 16 Nov – 18 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$717 21 Oct – 1 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $640 to $932.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 21 Oct to 7 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct – 1 Nov | $717 | KLM | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 18 Nov | $741 | Etihad Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 5 Dec | $747 | Ethiopian Airlines | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 10 Dec | $1,231 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 3 stops, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $839 | Air Europa | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $1,437 | Ethiopian Airlines | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 3 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $717.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Etihad Airways, FlySafair, Air Europa.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $407 to $548.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$548
9 Dec · Airlink
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 1:00 p.m. · 59 h 35 min trip
3 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$548 9 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$407 29 Mar 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $370 to $814.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates from 8 Dec to 2 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 9 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
15 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec | $599 | FlySafair | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $548 | Airlink | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $484 | Emirates | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Mar 2027 | $436 | Qatar Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Mar 2027 | $446 | Etihad Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Mar 2027 | $407 | Qatar Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Mar 2027 | $611 | Airlink | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Apr 2027 | $407 | Qatar Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 May 2027 | $407 | Qatar Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $407.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qatar Airways, Airlink, FlySafair, Emirates, Etihad Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Johannesburg to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 16 Nov – 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 9 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Johannesburg to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $717 | $641 | +6% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $708 | $640 | +5% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $705 | $640 | +4% | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $688 | $652 | +2% | 20 |
| 60–89 days | $677 | $677 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 90–179 days | $777 | $670 | +15% | 17 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 25% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $540 | $378 | +33% | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $414 | $370 | +2% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $407 | $404 | Cheapest seen | 22 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Nov – 18 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work