Istanbul to Johannesburg (IST–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,658 miles in approximately 9h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E | 9 | 33X, 359 | 9h50-10h10 | – | Star Alliance | 6E |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · JNB: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Turkish passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the intended departure from South Africa with at least 2 blank pages. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–JNB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to JNB
İstanbul Airport (IST) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
IST to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to JNB ranges from 9 hours 50 minutes to 10 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,658 miles (7,496 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via FIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.