Cheap flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $817
Asiana Airlines 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Thu, Jul 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $817
Cheapest one-way flight $589
Etihad 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $589
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,176
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $1,176
Last-minute weekend getaway $809
Asiana Airlines 1 stop 36 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $809
Cheapest business class flights $2,599
MIAT 1 stop 19 hr Sun, Jul 19 — Sat, Aug 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $2,599
Fastest flight 11 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Tokyo takes 11 hr 5 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 Istanbul to Tokyo is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $660–850
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $960–1,350

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Tokyo

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $1,176
    Typical price: $1,300–2,400
    17 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - HND, NRT Every day
  • ANA
    Nonstop
    from $1,414
    Typical price: $1,450–4,650
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - HND Every Mon, Wed, Sat
  • China Southern
    from $1,239
    Typical price: $890–1,950
    32 weekly connecting flights
    IST - HND, NRT Every day
  • China Eastern
    Typical price: $770–1,750
    30 weekly connecting flights
    IST - HND, NRT Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,532
    Typical price: $1,450–2,300
    28 weekly connecting flights
    IST - HND, NRT Every day
  • Air France
    from $1,067
    Typical price: $1,300–2,950
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - HND Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 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 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tokyo are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $660 to $850.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Asiana Airlines from $817. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $589.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,176, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,414, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,239, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,532, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,067, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo starts at $817 from Thu, Jun 18 to Thu, Jul 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $589 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
11 hr 5 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 17 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 32 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND) , 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) .
  • China Eastern offers 30 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Emirates offers 28 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
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 Asiana Airlines from $817. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $589.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,176, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,414, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,239, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,532, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,067, flying from May 4 to May 17.
Turkish Airlines and ANA fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo.
  • There are 17 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 $809 is offered by Asiana Airlines from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Turkish Airlines and ANA fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo.
  • There are 17 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 $1,176 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Turkish Airlines.
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 $2,599 from Sun, Jul 19 to Sat, Aug 1 with MIAT.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Tokyo start at $817 from Thu, Jun 18 to Thu, Jul 2.
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 $809 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Asiana Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Tokyo at price $809 is offered by Asiana Airlines from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
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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