Travelling from Istanbul to Juba International Airport (JUB): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Juba International Airport (JUB).
Juba International Airport is located in Juba. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
Your flight from Istanbul to JUB won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Book your direct flight from Istanbul to Juba International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from IST.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between IST and JUB is Turkish Airlines.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Istanbul to JUB that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and JUB include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Juba International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Dubai Airport (DXB). It's a key transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Juba International Airport (JUB) out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to JUB flight:
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Juba International Airport (JUB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Juba International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JUB instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Juba International Airport (JUB)
Currently, R 9,255 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Juba International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,611. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to JUB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Istanbul to Juba International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Juba International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Juba International Airport (JUB)
June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Juba International Airport (JUB). Visit Juba in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Istanbul to JUB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Juba, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Juba International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Juba
Start your Juba trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Juba International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Juba trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Boma National Park, Dr. John Garang Mausoleum and Gumbo Mosque.