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SA2486 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the SA2486 flight operated by South African Airways on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST). The flight is expected to depart at 18:50 (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) and land at 04:55 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) .
Thu, Nov 5
Sat, Nov 7
JNB-IST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 43m early
Johannesburg(JNB)
18:57
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 5
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 5m
Istanbul(IST)
05:12
Scheduled: 05:55, Nov 6
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
A98-A104
Boarding Gate
A14
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
15
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JNB-IST

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Johannesburg(JNB)
18:50
Scheduled: 18:50, Nov 7
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 5m
Istanbul(IST)
04:55
Scheduled: 05:55, Nov 8
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
A98-A104
Boarding Gate
A14
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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SA2486 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2486 flight flying from Johannesburg to Istanbul on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350 XWB. This aircraft has been in service for 3y.
flight status
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
26 minutes
Age
3y
Seats
--
Distance
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Flight History for SA2486

Trip.com historical records show that the last SA2486 flight departed on Thu, Nov 5 from JNB at approximately 18:57. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 05:12.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 24 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 18:16 04:21 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 19:03 05:09 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 21:19 07:01 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 18:54 04:45 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 19:21 05:55 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 18:57 05:12 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Johannesburg (JNB) Istanbul (IST) 359 18:50 04:55 Scheduled

SA2486 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA2486 is 87% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 26 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 26 minutes
Early
90 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight sa2486?

    Flight sa2486 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 18:50, arrival 05:55 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight sa2486 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 18:50, with arrival at 05:55. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight sa2486 is scheduled to depart at 18:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight sa2486 is scheduled to arrive at 05:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:55. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight sa2486, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A14. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight sa2486 is operated by South African Airways from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 10 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight sa2486 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If sa2486 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact South African Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight sa2486 has not departed from Johannesburg (JNB) yet and is currently on schedule for 18:50.
  • Flight sa2486 usually flies a Airbus A350 XWB with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Johannesburg 03:55 | Istanbul 04:55

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