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08:20 - 21:10JNB-IST
11h 50m1 stop
08:00 - 20:00IST-JNB
13h 00m1 stop
£424Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 18 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
09:55 - 06:20JNB-IST
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14:45 - 08:35IST-JNB
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£435Etihad Airways
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13:35 - 18:35JNB-IST
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08:50 - 16:10IST-JNB
32h 20m1 stop
£543Qatar Airways
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09:55 - 06:20JNB-IST
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14:45 - 00:15IST-JNB
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13:35 - 06:20JNB-IST
15h 45m1 stop
08:50 - 16:10IST-JNB
32h 20m1 stop
£616Qatar Airways
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Thu, 6 Jun - Fri, 19 Jul
18:05 - 05:00JNB-IST
9h 55mdirect
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9h 40mdirect
£619Turkish Airlines
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£646Turkish Airlines
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£708Emirates
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£713Emirates
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09:55 - 13:20JNB-IST
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£254Etihad Airways
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£257Etihad Airways
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£264Qatar Airways
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£275Qatar Airways
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Sat, 19 Oct
18:05 - 05:00JNB-IST
9h 55mdirect
£306Turkish Airlines
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£334Turkish Airlines
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£549Ethiopian Air
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£619Ethiopian Air
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£986Air Algerie
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£1,053Air Algerie
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£453Ethiopian Air
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Thu, 30 May - Tue, 4 Jun
09:55 - 13:20JNB-IST
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18h 50m1 stop
£484Etihad Airways
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Fri, 31 May - Tue, 16 Jul
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18h 50m1 stop
£485Etihad Airways
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Thu, 30 May - Wed, 5 Jun
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£544Ethiopian Air
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£563Etihad Airways
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 14 Jul
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19:25 - 20:50IST-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
£607Emirates
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 19 Jul
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17:55 - 08:30IST-JNB
15h 35m1 stop
£962Lufthansa
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£987RwandAir
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
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17:55 - 15:25IST-JNB
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£1,197Lufthansa
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Sat, 1 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
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9h 55mdirect
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9h 40mdirect
£1,747Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 12 Jul
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9h 55mdirect
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9h 40mdirect
£619Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 18 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
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9h 40mdirect
£646Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 17 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
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9h 40mdirect
£650Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 18 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
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9h 40mdirect
£678Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 17 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
17:55 - 04:50JNB-IST
9h 55mdirect
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9h 40mdirect
£680Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 16 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
17:55 - 04:50JNB-IST
9h 55mdirect
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9h 40mdirect
£712Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 16 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
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9h 55mdirect
£746Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 26 Jun - Sat, 11 Jan
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£900Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
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£931Turkish Airlines
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£933Turkish Airlines
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Flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul Airport back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £400 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is £523 and £498 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg were found on Etihad Airways (£254) and Qatar Airways (£264), and the lowest return tickets were found on Ethiopian Air (£424) and Etihad Airways (£435).

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is £499.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 55m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport take?

Direct flights cover the 4,654 miles separating Johannesburg and Istanbul Airport in about 9h 55m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 17:55 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 04:50.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport jets off at 18:05 and lands at 05:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport

Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

£254
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport was £323 for a one-way ticket and £540 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    Lufthansa, KLM, South African, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £518 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £455 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £320 or less one-way and £612 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3926 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
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Flight was delayed and no information was provided what was new time Change gate 3 times at Madina airport First gate was 113 Second gate was 204 And last gate was 113 again

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024MED - DXB
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Flight was delayed and no information was provided what was new time Change gate 3 times at Madina airport First gate was 113 Second gate was 204 And last gate was 113 again

Checkin and boarding staff at Delhi Airport is not cooperative with passengers Their behavior very humiliating . They don’t allow Lap top bag and Ladies’ purse/vanity bag which most of the airlines allow besides cabin baggage and check in baggages. They try to charge extra payment on the pretext of small variations which normally other Airlines staff don’t do. Airline staff should be courteous & cooperative but check in staff of Emirates Airline at Delhi was not so at all.

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Me and 2 other rows were forgotten during food service. We waited over an hour before they finally served our food. Then only had what was left. They did apologize. Also, they locked the bathroom due to turbulence and my 4 year old had to pee himself because they wouldn’t unlock it for him.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

The amenities offered in the Business class is far away less compared with other Air Companies. Emirates is going down in the competition pricing the same value as Qatar airways for example.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

Everything was perfect except boarding . Have to wait @ gate for 45 minutes after announcing boarding ..

Overall it was good, but the flight was long and crews on such long flights in my experience generally get more involved. They make more rounds with water and snacks and check on wellbeing of passengers. It was not an overnight flight, so the ‘night’ atmosphere in the cabin was not called for

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

This aircraft is not up to standard - old Airbus with terrible chairs and entertainment system for business class!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

I have been traveling for over 30 years, and this was THE worst experience ever. The guy that was checking in at Dubai, didn’t have any professionalism or curtesy. During the flight, You had to wait a while just to get something to drink. They didn’t transfer all my luggage, even after they made me pay $155 extra for one small gallon of Zamzam water, and that luggage is still missing after three days of my arrival. NEVER AGAIN..,

Despite paying business class, the angle seat was uncomfortable. The crew was just ok. The baggage checkin was a mess at JNB.

I had 1:50 hrs to change planes in Cairo and my suitcase was delayed from Cairo to Casablanca. I was one of several passengers that faced this issue coming from various locations into Cairo and onwards to Casablanca, with a transit time of two hours or less. (I was told 16 suitcases were delayed). The transit time of 1:50 hrs is obviously not enough for EgyptAir to transfer baggage, why sell tickets with such short transfer time if they can't handle it? Moreover, they would not reimburse me for expenses I incurred because of delayed luggage. I will not be taking EgyptAir again.

Comfortable flight, departed and landed on time, crew were polite and courteous. The food was really good considering it was an aeroplane meal. I would travel on Egypt Air, again

Chaotic boarding began 5 minutes before departure without any announcements explaining the delay. Once on board, an outdated 737 greeted me, without of WiFi. The crew hastily placed trays in front of passengers without any interaction or smiles, only to swiftly retrieve them and vanish for the remainder of the flight. The food provided was inedible, but there were decent juice options like guava and strawberry. The only reason I chose this flight was because of its schedule; otherwise, I would have opted for a different airline.

Greater clarity in organizing line-ups for the various boarding groups would have made it easier for all. Due to the many children, the announcements could not be heard clearly enough, so a simplicity in organization would have helped.

I had a great experience with EGYPTAIR. They offered me to check in my handbag which made it very easy since I use a cane. Thank you to EGYPTAIR crew for making sure everyone is receiving the right services.

Too difficult to indicate and receive vegetarian food. And staff was rude about it. Other passengers felt sorry for me.

Like the staff. Food was ok. Entertainment was old and many monitors did not work.

Cons: "egyptair flight 985 no space between sets no social distancing very bad not comfortable flight"

It might have nothing to do with the airline but the only problem was the long waiting for baggage claim at Entebbe

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience.

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

The staff was very nice and polite but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air. It would be nice to have more time to sleep since it was a night flight

My wife and I were upgraded to Business Class on our Dublin-Abu-Dhabi flight on the 22nd of January. Being served by "Mariyan" (not too sure about her name, she's from Tunisia) was the real highlight of our flight, she deserves to be working with etihad. We are looking forward to the next upgrade as we are flying back to Dublin on February 01, 2024. If I am not mistaken we have just reached GOLD status as Etihad Guests.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Food was very good. Again tray could use a non-skid mat. I had a regular seat - comfortable - able to sleep undisturbed. Boarding was uneventful.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

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Cheapest flights to Istanbul from Johannesburg found in 2024

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17/10Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
26h 25mJNB-IST
£254
16/10Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
26h 25mJNB-IST
£257
23/7Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 20mJNB-IST
£264
19/10Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
15h 45mJNB-IST
£275
16/10Wed
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
£306
20/10Sun
directTurkish Airlines
9h 55mJNB-IST
£334
16/10Wed
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 45mJNB-IST
£549
19/10Sat
2 stopsEthiopian Air
26h 05mJNB-IST
£619
17/10Thu
1 stopAir Algerie
15h 15mJNB-IST
£986
17/10Thu
2 stopsAir Algerie
51h 20mJNB-IST
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30/5Thu
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4/6Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
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£453
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26h 25mJNB-IST
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multi-stopEtihad Airways
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£484
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multi-stopEtihad Airways
18h 50mIST-JNB
£485
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multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 00mIST-JNB
£544
31/5Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
26h 25mJNB-IST
14/7Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
18h 50mIST-JNB
£563
31/5Fri
multi-stopEmirates
15h 05mJNB-IST
19/7Fri
multi-stopEmirates
26h 25mIST-JNB
£607
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25h 20mJNB-IST
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multi-stopLufthansa
15h 35mIST-JNB
£962
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22h 30mIST-JNB
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directTurkish Airlines
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Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

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Istanbul Airport - Johannesburg

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