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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$648	China Southern 1 stop 32 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $648
Cheapest one-way flight	$481	AirAsia X 1 stop 24 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $481
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,001	ANA Nonstop 12 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sat, Jun 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $1,001
Last-minute weekend getaway	$854	Qatar Airways 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $854
Cheapest business class flights	$2,683	JAL, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air 2 stops 30 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is currently $2,683

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 May. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $660–870
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $850–1,150

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Tokyo

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,102

Typical price: $1,250–2,300

14 weekly nonstop flights

IST - HND, NRT Every day
ANA

Nonstop

from $1,001

Typical price: $1,400–4,700

3 weekly nonstop flights

IST - HND Every Mon, Wed, Sat
Qatar Airways

from $834

Typical price: $920–1,700

32 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - NRT Every day
Emirates

from $1,453

Typical price: $1,450–2,400

23 weekly connecting flights

IST - HND, NRT Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $780–1,750

23 weekly connecting flights

IST - HND, NRT Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
China Southern

from $648

Typical price: $840–1,850

21 weekly connecting flights

IST - HND, NRT Every day

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

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 15 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 May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $660 to $870.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $648. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $481.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,102, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest ANA flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,001, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $834, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,453, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $648, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Tokyo starts at $648 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $481 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

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 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 32 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 23 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
China Eastern offers 23 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
China Southern offers 21 connecting flights per week. China Southern 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 China Southern from $648. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $481.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,102, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest ANA flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,001, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $834, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $1,453, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $648, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 18.

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 $854 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

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 $1,001 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sat, Jun 20 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 $2,683 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6 with JAL, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Tokyo start at $648 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 18.

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 $854 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Tokyo at price $854 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

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.