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Flight prices from Istanbul to Johannesburg
You can usually book a return flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg for that amount:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Istanbul to Johannesburg flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $349 to $349. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $349 – $349.
Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg with other routes:
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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg
There are 3 airlines that fly directly from Istanbul to Johannesburg: South African Airways, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines if you are departing from Istanbul. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Most airlines arrive to O. R. Tambo International Airport. Most flights depart on Sunday, Saturday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg
Thai Airways International
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg, including Flydubai, Emirates, Condor, British Airways and others.
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Etihad Airways
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Airports in Johannesburg and Istanbul
Johannesburg has 4 airports and Istanbul has 3 airports.
Johannesburg
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Grand Central Airport (GCJ)
26 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
32 km from Johannesburg city center.
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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
21 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Rand Airport (QRA)
11 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Which airport in Johannesburg is better?
The closest airport to Johannesburg city center is Rand Airport (QRA) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), trip will take 20 min. Most airlines like South African Airways, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines with direct flights are flying to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Planning a trip from Istanbul to Johannesburg? Check the weather
9 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:
Today, 11 November
+82°F
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Clear sky
3 m/s
29 %
Thu, 12 November
+86°F
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Few clouds
2 m/s
23 %
Fri, 13 November
+88°F
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Few clouds
2 m/s
24 %
Sat, 14 November
+75°F
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Shower rain
0 m/s
44 %
Sun, 15 November
+77°F
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Shower rain
4 m/s
54 %
Mon, 16 November
+77°F
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Shower rain
3 m/s
46 %
Tue, 17 November
+75°F
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Rain
5 m/s
56 %
Wed, 18 November
+68°F
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Rain
6 m/s
64 %
Thu, 19 November
+66°F
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Shower rain
3 m/s
69 %
How expensive is Johannesburg?
Johannesburg prices compared to Istanbul:
Johannesburg is in average 84% more expensive than Istanbul. The biggest difference is Sa. The smallest difference is Childcare (-7%) and Buy (-9%).
Some Price Examples (vs Istanbul):
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Food
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$11.11 vs $5.33
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$55.55 vs $27.38
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McMeal at McDonalds
$5.56 vs $4.56
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Cappuccino (regular)
$2.57 vs $2.20
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.38 vs $0.80
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 vs $0.30
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.46 vs $0.96
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$1.32 vs $0.45
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Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.90 vs $2.26
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.76 vs $7.74
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.83 vs $4.23
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Banana (1kg)
$2.07 vs $2.28
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$6.95 vs $9.88
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.88 vs $2.30
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Transport
+113.97%
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Utilities
+158.13%
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Sports
+33.71%
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Childcare
-6.56%
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Clothing
+54.72%
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Rent
+90.54%
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Buy
-8.78%
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Salaries
+219.95%
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Johannesburg in average is 84% more expensive
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The biggest difference is Salaries, Utilities, Transport prices.
FAQ
Flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is served by 4 airports: Grand Central Airport, Lanseria International Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport. The nearest airport is Rand Airport located 11 km away.
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How far is it between Istanbul and Johannesburg by plane?
Johannesburg is around 7474 km away from Istanbul.
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What is the flight time from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Istanbul to Johannesburg.
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How good the weather is in Johannesburg?
The coldest month is June with an average temperature of +48°F. The hottest month is November with an average temperature of +70°F. Right now it is +82°F and Clear sky in Johannesburg.
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Is there a direct connection between Istanbul and Johannesburg?
Yes, there are direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg. You can fly to Johannesburg 7 days a week: Sunday, Saturday, Friday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Thursday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Istanbul to Johannesburg: South African Airways, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines.
Johannesburg guide
Johannesburg themes
This is what Johannesburg is known for:
Location
Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 7474 km away from Istanbul:
Johannesburg time zone
Johannesburg jest o 1 godzinę za Istanbul, gdzie teraz jest 07:00
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07:00 (+3 +03)Time in Johannesburg right now
Currency and exchange rate
100 South African Rand equals 6.06 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1651.46 South African Rand.
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R100 = $6.06Exchange rate
Visa to South Africa
No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.
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Visa-freeFor US citizens
Language in South Africa
Official language in South Africa is Afrikaans, English, Ndebele. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
Afrikaans, English, Ndebele
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Safety
Make sure to prepare when going to Johannesburg and take measures for your personal safety³.
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Air Quality
Johannesburg generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: moderate
Johannesburg pros and cons
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