Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54.80. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 4,657 miles (7,495 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cairo, Entebbe and Nairobi and more.
How many miles JNB to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $54.80–445 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $59.80–70 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 30,500 | $54.80–445 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000–70,000 | $84.80–495 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $54.80–445 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 42,500 | $62.80–73 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $54.80–445 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 60,000 | $129.60–489.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book JNB to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
JNB to IST with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
SM - Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines, then Turkish AirlinesUR
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways and Airlink, then Turkish Airlines
4Z - Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Safair, Air Tanzania and 1 more, then Turkish AirlinesFATC4Z
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)South African Airways, Air Tanzania and 1 more, then Turkish Airlines
TC4Z - Via Luanda (NBJ)Airlink, TAAG and 1 more, then Turkish Airlines4Z
AH - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Lagos (LOS)South African Airways, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Mahe Island (SEZ)Air Seychelles, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Accra (ACC)South African Airways, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Cape Town (CPT)Safair, South African Airways and 4 more, then Turkish AirlinesFA+3
- Via Algiers (ALG)Air Algerie the whole wayAHAH
JNB to IST: common questions
How many miles does JNB to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54.80. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (30,500) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (35,000–70,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Johannesburg from Istanbul by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Istanbul (IST) are 4,657 miles (7,495 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JNB to IST award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Cairo (CAI), Entebbe (EBB), Nairobi (NBO), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example EgyptAir through Cairo.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.