Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Johannesburg and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 17:50 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:15 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your JNB to IST flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JNB and IST include:
Cairo Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Kinshasa N'Djili Airport
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to JNB:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
