Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul are available, though they represent a small portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 2.3% of all observed routes. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days has been 2. This suggests that most travelers on this route will experience at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul?

The direct flight from Tokyo to Istanbul typically takes approximately 13 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 8979 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 22 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes, which are considerably shorter than itineraries involving a single layover.

How much do direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul tend to be more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $2013, while connecting flights have a median price of $1286. This represents a premium of approximately 57% for direct services. Despite the higher cost, direct flights account for a small share of the market, typically around 2.3% of all observed routes in the trailing 90 days.

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Tokyo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Tokyo to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 2.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Fares from Tokyo to Istanbul typically range from $1105–$1519, with a median of $1288. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul, May stands out with a median fare of $680. February is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $762. March follows with a median fare of $1116, offering another relatively cheaper period to plan your trip.

A typical journey from Tokyo to Istanbul, including connections, takes approximately 13h 25m. For non-stop flights, the median duration is 13h 25m, while connecting itineraries typically extend to 26h 40m. This journey covers a considerable distance, classifying it as a long-haul flight, spanning 8979 km.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Istanbul

Regular price: ¥105,196 - ¥232,141

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

Regular prices for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul typically range from JPY 105,196 to JPY 232,141. The current lowest deal is JPY 105,806 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Jan 17-Jan 25.

now ¥105,806

Low ¥105,196

High ¥232,141

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul is May, with a median price of $680. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1488. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥680

June

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,488

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Istanbul

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

¥163,323

¥167,306

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥122,008

¥126,538

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥123,651

¥136,886

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥122,366

¥136,886

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

¥143,036

¥156,800

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥122,525

¥136,886

One-way

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

19 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 16

¥130,481 → ¥146,901

13%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

¥131,054 → ¥147,531

13%

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

¥162,689 → ¥180,753

11%

6 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 16

¥137,503 → ¥155,876

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

Tokyo - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Tokyo to Istanbul are near the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $680, followed by February at $762.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 25m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 13h 25m, while connecting flights average 26h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the Tokyo to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥100,647

Narita International (NRT)

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

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥112,991

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Tokyo, offering good connectivity to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by various transport options)

💸 Flights from ~¥98,925

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but it requires a separate domestic flight or long drive.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~¥155,876

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$2,038

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Nov 14

Istanbul, Turkey

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$2,048

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$3,415

$2,048

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Nov 21

Istanbul, Turkey

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$3,407

$2,078

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Business Class

From NRT

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Dec 02

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$3,374

$2,078

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Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$3,386

$2,078

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$4,337

$2,465

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$3,276

$2,047

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$3,386

$2,249

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From NRT

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,333

$2,249

Save $1,084

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Business Class

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,616

$2,375

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$4,301

$2,606

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Sichuan Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul is within 0-6 days of departure, where the average price was $1313. Prices tend to increase for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $1687. Booking 28-59 days in advance typically sees an average price of $1358. Across the trailing quarter, prices fluctuate, but last-minute bookings often present the best value for this route.

A flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1105. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $1288, while prices at the 75th percentile typically reach $1519. Comparing your fare to these benchmarks can help you identify a favorable price.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul, with a median price of $680. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $762. While March is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $1116, it is also noted as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1288, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Tokyo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Tokyo to Istanbul connect at least once, with only 2.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Istanbul

Regular price: ¥105,196 - ¥232,141

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

Regular prices for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul typically range from JPY 105,196 to JPY 232,141. The current lowest deal is JPY 105,806 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Jan 17-Jan 25.

now ¥105,806

Low ¥105,196

High ¥232,141

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

May

Cheapest

Flights from ¥680

June

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,488

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

All Nippon Airways

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Istanbul

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

¥163,323

¥167,306

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥122,008

¥126,538

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥123,651

¥136,886

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥122,366

¥136,886

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

¥143,036

¥156,800

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥122,525

¥136,886

One-way

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

19 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 16

¥130,481 → ¥146,901

13%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

¥131,054 → ¥147,531

13%

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

¥162,689 → ¥180,753

11%

6 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 16

¥137,503 → ¥155,876

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

Tokyo - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Tokyo to Istanbul are near the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $680, followed by February at $762.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 25m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 13h 25m, while connecting flights average 26h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

All Nippon Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the Tokyo to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥100,647

Narita International (NRT)

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

📍 ~63 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~¥112,991

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Tokyo, offering good connectivity to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by various transport options)

💸 Flights from ~¥98,925

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but it requires a separate domestic flight or long drive.

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$4,301

$2,606

Save $1,695

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Tokyo to Istanbul

Tokyo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

Direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

Tokyo - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 13h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Dec 09

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 21

Dec 02

Nov 18

Apr 03

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Apr 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When should I buy Tokyo to Istanbul tickets?

How do I know if a Tokyo to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?

How long does it take to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul?

How much do direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Tokyo

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Tokyo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

Direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Tokyo to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

Tokyo - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 13h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

All Nippon Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Dec 09

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 21

Dec 02

Nov 18

Apr 03

Dec 09

Nov 07

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Apr 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When should I buy Tokyo to Istanbul tickets?

How do I know if a Tokyo to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?