Find Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Istanbul (TYO - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Tokyo to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$733	China Southern 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Fri, Mar 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is currently $733
Cheapest one-way flight	$366	China Southern 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Mar 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is currently $366
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,129	ANA Nonstop 14 hr Mon, Apr 6 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is currently $1,129
Last-minute weekend getaway	$714	Etihad 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tokyo to Istanbul is currently $714
Cheapest business class flights	$1,860	MIAT 1 stop 29 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is currently $1,860

Fastest flight	13 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tokyo to Istanbul takes 13 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $630–930
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $740–970

Popular airlines from Tokyo to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,266

Typical price: $1,300–2,100

14 weekly nonstop flights

HND, NRT - IST Every day
ANA

Nonstop

from $1,622

Typical price: $1,600–3,000

3 weekly nonstop flights

HND - IST Every Mon, Wed, Sat
Qatar Airways

from $933

Typical price: $920–1,550

38 weekly connecting flights

NRT - IST, SAW Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $680–1,400

32 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - IST Every day
China Southern

from $733

Typical price: $770–1,350

26 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - IST Every day
Emirates

from $892

Typical price: $1,050–1,800

24 weekly connecting flights

HND, NRT - IST Every day

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 34 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 13 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 15 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 18 min 170 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tokyo to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Tokyo to Istanbul are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $630 to $930.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $733. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $366.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $1,266, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 19.
The cheapest ANA flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $1,622, flying from Jan 24 to Feb 7.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $933, flying from Jan 24 to Feb 8.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $733, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $892, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Istanbul starts at $733 from Thu, Mar 5 to Fri, Mar 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $366 and departs on Thu, Mar 5.

13 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Tokyo to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul.
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 Tokyo to Istanbul 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 Tokyo to Istanbul.

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

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 38 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tokyo to Istanbul are:

ANA offers 3 nonstop flights per week. ANA flies from Haneda Airport (HND) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
China Eastern offers 32 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
China Southern offers 26 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Emirates offers 24 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tokyo and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tokyo to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $733. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $366.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $1,266, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 19.
The cheapest ANA flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $1,622, flying from Jan 24 to Feb 7.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $933, flying from Jan 24 to Feb 8.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $733, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is $892, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 8.

Turkish Airlines and ANA fly direct from Tokyo to Istanbul.

There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 ANA direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul 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 Tokyo and Istanbul at price $714 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

Turkish Airlines and ANA fly direct from Tokyo to Istanbul.

There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 ANA direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul 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 Tokyo to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tokyo and Istanbul start at $1,129 from Mon, Apr 6 to Mon, Apr 20 with ANA.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul, 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 Tokyo and Istanbul start at $1,860 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 15 with MIAT.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tokyo and Istanbul start at $733 from Thu, Mar 5 to Fri, Mar 20.

To book business class trips from Tokyo to Istanbul, 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 Tokyo and Istanbul starts at $714 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tokyo and Istanbul at price $714 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Tokyo to Istanbul, 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.