Cheap flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flightsTRY 36,899
Qatar Airways1 stop17 hrThu, Feb 12 — Wed, Feb 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently TRY 36,899
Cheapest one-way flightTRY 20,117
China Southern1 stop24 hrWed, Jan 28
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently TRY 20,117
Cheapest nonstop flightsTRY 42,648
ANANonstop12 hrSat, Jan 31 — Sat, Feb 14
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently TRY 42,648
Last-minute weekend getawayTRY 42,648
ANANonstop12 hrSat, Dec 27 — Mon, Dec 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently TRY 42,648
Cheapest business class flightsTRY 102,951
MIAT1 stop17 hrThu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently TRY 102,951
Fastest flight11 hr 10 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Tokyo takes 11 hr 10 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: TRY 21,000–32,500
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: TRY 35,500–47,500

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Tokyo

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from TRY 51,860
    Typical price: TRY 52,000–95,000
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - HND, NRTEvery day
  • ANA
    Nonstop
    from TRY 50,355
    Typical price: TRY 56,000–160,000
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - HNDEvery Mon, Wed, Sat
  • Qatar Airways
    from TRY 36,899
    Typical price: TRY 41,500–73,000
    41 weekly connecting flights
    IST, SAW - NRTEvery day
  • Emirates
    from TRY 62,272
    Typical price: TRY 62,000–105,000
    33 weekly connecting flights
    IST - HND, NRTEvery day
  • China Southern
    from TRY 27,840
    Typical price: TRY 32,000–75,000
    20 weekly connecting flights
    IST - HND, NRTEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • China Eastern
    Typical price: TRY 33,500–72,000
    17 weekly connecting flights
    IST - HND, NRTEvery Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    IstanbulTürkiye59 min30 km
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    IstanbulTürkiye46 min34 km
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min96 km
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 33 min90 km

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    TokyoJapan34 min18 km
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    TokyoJapan1 hr 13 min67 km
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    SendaiJapan4 hr 15 min295 km
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    NagoyaJapan4 hr 18 min273 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tokyo are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from TRY 21,000 to TRY 32,500.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from TRY 36,899. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from TRY 20,117.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 51,860, flying from Jan 12 to Jan 27.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 50,355, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 30.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 36,899, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 62,272, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 27,840, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo starts at TRY 36,899 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at TRY 20,117 and departs on Wed, Jan 28.
11 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Tokyo.
Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 41 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Narita International Airport (NRT).

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Tokyo are:
  • ANA offers 3 nonstop flights per week. ANA flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND).
  • Emirates offers 33 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • China Southern offers 20 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
  • China Eastern offers 17 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from TRY 36,899. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from TRY 20,117.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 51,860, flying from Jan 12 to Jan 27.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 50,355, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 30.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 36,899, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 62,272, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is TRY 27,840, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
Turkish Airlines and ANA fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 ANA direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Tokyo at price TRY 42,648 is offered by ANA from Sat, Dec 27 to Mon, Dec 29.
Turkish Airlines and ANA fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 ANA direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Tokyo start at TRY 42,648 from Sat, Jan 31 to Sat, Feb 14 with ANA.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Tokyo start at TRY 102,951 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 11 with MIAT.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Tokyo start at TRY 36,899 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 25.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Tokyo starts at TRY 42,648 from Sat, Dec 27 to Mon, Dec 29 with ANA.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Tokyo at price TRY 42,648 is offered by ANA from Sat, Dec 27 to Mon, Dec 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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