Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB): 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 Kigali, Cairo and Entebbe and more.
How many miles IST to JNB 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 | $45.60–435 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $50.60–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 30,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000–70,000 | $75.60–485 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 35,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 42,500 | $53.60–63 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $45.60–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 60,000 | $120.40–479.80 |
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 IST to JNB
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to JNB 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
IST to JNB with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kigali (KGL)Turkish Airlines, then RwandAir
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
SM - Via Entebbe (EBB)Turkish Airlines, then Uganda AirlinesUR
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Turkish Airlines, then Kenya Airways and Airlink
4Z - Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Turkish Airlines, then Safair and AirlinkFA4Z
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Turkish Airlines, then South African Airways, Air Tanzania and 1 more
TC4Z - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Lagos (LOS)Turkish Airlines, then South African Airways
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
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- Via Mahe Island (SEZ)Turkish Airlines, then Air Seychelles
- Via Accra (ACC)Turkish Airlines, then South African Airways
- Via Cape Town (CPT)Turkish Airlines, then Safair, South African Airways and 4 moreFA+3
- Via Algiers (ALG)Air Algerie the whole wayAHAH
IST to JNB: common questions
How many miles does IST to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. 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 IST to JNB?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Istanbul from Johannesburg by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Johannesburg (JNB) 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 IST to JNB 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 Istanbul and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Kigali (KGL), Cairo (CAI), Entebbe (EBB), Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). 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.