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Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Tokyo

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Istanbul to Tokyo

September 13 - September 27

Cheapest
Best

SAW - Tokyo

$899

$599

Round trip

September 11 - September 29

Cheapest
Best

SAW - Tokyo

$886

$599

Round trip

September 11 - September 24

Cheapest
Best

SAW - Tokyo

$893

$599

Round trip

September 4 - September 8

Best
Earliest

SAW - Tokyo

$946

$606

Round trip

September 4 - September 13

Earliest

SAW - Tokyo

$892

$606

Round trip

September 4 - September 15

Earliest

SAW - Tokyo

$887

$606

Round trip

September 6 - September 12

Best

SAW - Tokyo

$917

$608

Round trip

September 4 - September 12

Earliest

SAW - Tokyo

$891

$614

Round trip

September 16 - September 29

SAW - Tokyo

$898

$614

Round trip

September 13 - September 24

SAW - Tokyo

$902

$649

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

Flights from Istanbul to Tokyo cover a substantial distance of 8957 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, fares to Tokyo are typically $1048–$1807, with a median of $1382. Currently, prices are above the typical level, and only 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for travelers to find cheap flights from Istanbul to Tokyo.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo, consider traveling in February, when the median fare is $755. May also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $794. March is another good choice, with a median fare of $965.
For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 4.7% of recent fares being direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo. When flights do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
A typical journey from Istanbul to Tokyo takes approximately 42h 0m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Tokyo

Regular price: $784 - $1,424

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $784 and $1424. The current lowest deal is $599 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Sep 13-Sep 27.

now $599

Low $784

High $1,424

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo is February, with a median price of $755. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1993. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $755

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,993

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

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Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Tokyo

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Tokyo

China Southern Airlines

Istanbul (IST) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

$1,075

$692

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Tokyo

Asiana Airlines

Istanbul (IST) - Tokyo (NRT)

Asiana Airlines

$1,071

$721

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Tokyo

China Southern Airlines

Istanbul (IST) - Tokyo (NRT)

China Southern Airlines

$1,009

$684

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Tokyo

China Southern Airlines

Istanbul (IST) - Tokyo (NRT)

China Southern Airlines

$909

$692

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Tokyo

China Southern Airlines

Istanbul (IST) - Tokyo (NRT)

China Southern Airlines

$942

$692

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Tokyo

China Southern Airlines

Istanbul (IST) - Tokyo (HND)

China Southern Airlines

$1,075

$692

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$1,166  →  $744

36%

7 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 29

$1,099  →  $678

38%

14 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 19

$1,138  →  $748

34%

14 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 21

$1,138  →  $752

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo

Istanbul - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Tokyo are above the typical level, with 12% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $755

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo, with a median price of $755.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 42h 0m for connecting flights

Flights from Istanbul to Tokyo typically take 42h 0m, with most routes involving connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$599

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is a convenient choice for travelers flying from Istanbul to Tokyo.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$669

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo.

📍 ~15 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by train, bus, or car)

💸 Flights from ~$599

Narita International (NRT)

Narita International Airport is another arrival option for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo.

📍 ~60 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by train, bus, or car)

💸 Flights from ~$690

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful alternative for Tokyo due to its proximity and dedicated bus links.

📍 ~75 km from destination city (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~$947

Shizuoka (FSZ)

Shizuoka is a viable secondary option for travelers located in western Tokyo or Kanagawa.

📍 ~175 km from destination city (reachable by bus and train)

💸 Flights from ~$863

Sendai (SDJ)

Sendai is a viable secondary option thanks to high-speed rail connectivity to Tokyo.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$987

Chubu Centrair International (NGO)

Cheapest

Chubu Centrair serves as a major hub backup despite the distance from Tokyo.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$733

Fukushima (FKS)

Fukushima is a regional option, relatively close geographically, but with limited flights.

📍 ~180 km from destination city (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$1037

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Tokyo has been 0-6 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was $829. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $1295, and those booked 14-27 days out averaging $1573. For bookings made 60 or more days in advance, the average price was $1731.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Tokyo was considered to be $1048 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1382. Prices typically ranged, with 75% of observed prices being $1807 or less. This threshold of $1048 represents the lower quartile of prices observed.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo, with a median price of $755. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $794. The annual median price for this route was $1382, indicating that February and May typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average. March had a median price of $965.