Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 3.4% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Tokyo to Istanbul has a median duration of 13 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 21 hours and 55 minutes. The route covers an approximate distance of 8957 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?

Historically, good prices on flights from Tokyo to Istanbul have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when searching for this destination. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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¥137,079
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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 3.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely have at least one layover on your journey.

Fares for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul typically range from $986–$1790, with a median price of $1357. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul, the data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $607. Following closely are August, with a median fare of $661, and February, with a median fare of $677. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range.

A typical journey from Tokyo to Istanbul takes 40h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the time spent traveling, including layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8957 km between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Istanbul

Regular price: ¥116,460 - ¥224,956

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul is between JPY 116,460 and JPY 224,956. The current lowest deal is JPY 105,278 with MIAT Mongolian Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 22.

now ¥105,278

Low ¥116,460

High ¥224,956

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $607. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1543. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from ¥607

July

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,543

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

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Busan

¥151,322

¥130,561

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Istanbul

Tokyo (HND) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

¥169,588

¥144,045

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Istanbul

Tokyo (HND) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

¥169,723

¥144,204

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

¥167,824

¥144,045

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥132,909

¥119,932

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥144,757

¥125,326

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

¥141,376 → ¥107,875

24%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

¥155,101 → ¥128,181

17%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

¥169,588 → ¥144,204

15%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

¥169,723 → ¥144,362

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

Tokyo - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Tokyo to Istanbul are near the typical level, with 2% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $607

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul, with a median price of $607.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 40h 20m

The median flight time from Tokyo to Istanbul is 40 hours 20 minutes, typically with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 96.6% of available flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

MIAT Mongolian Airlines has a deal for $105278

A recent deal with MIAT Mongolian Airlines for $105278 was found from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul Airport.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Tokyo to Istanbul are frequent, with many appearing in a 30-day window.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$470

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights to Istanbul from Tokyo, offering potentially lower fares.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$607

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~¥156,554

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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From NRT

Elite

Oct 31

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$3,891

$2,228

Save $1,663

MIAT Mongolian Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 21

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$3,928

$2,228

Save $1,700

MIAT Mongolian Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 14

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$3,816

$2,228

Save $1,588

MIAT Mongolian Airlines

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Oct 18

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$4,703

$2,445

Save $2,258

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Oct 13

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$4,698

$2,454

Save $2,244

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From HND

Elite

Oct 02

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$4,532

$2,470

Save $2,062

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 25

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,879

$2,362

Save $1,517

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 27

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,871

$2,362

Save $1,509

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 13

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,813

$2,362

Save $1,451

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Nov 24

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,753

$2,368

Save $1,385

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Oct 13

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,818

$2,368

Save $1,450

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

From NRT

Elite

Dec 24

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,889

$2,373

Save $1,516

Sichuan Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $1252 for tickets booked in this window. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to approximately $1465. Planning ahead by more than two months generally offers a more economical option for this route.

A flight from Tokyo to Istanbul is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $986. Historically, across the trailing 90 days, the median price for this route was $1357. Prices at or above $1790 are typically in the higher range. Aiming for prices below the median can help travelers secure a more favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul include January, with a median price of $607, and August, with a median price of $661. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $677. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $1357 for this route.

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Tokyo to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Tokyo to Istanbul

Regular price: ¥116,460 - ¥224,956

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

The regular price range for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul is between JPY 116,460 and JPY 224,956. The current lowest deal is JPY 105,278 with MIAT Mongolian Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 22.

now ¥105,278

Low ¥116,460

High ¥224,956

The cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

January

Cheapest

Flights from ¥607

July

Most Expensive

Flights from ¥1,543

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

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Busan

¥151,322

¥130,561

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Istanbul

Tokyo (HND) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

¥169,588

¥144,045

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

HND - Istanbul

Tokyo (HND) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

¥169,723

¥144,204

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

China Southern Airlines

¥167,824

¥144,045

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥132,909

¥119,932

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

NRT - Istanbul

Tokyo (NRT) - Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways

¥144,757

¥125,326

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

¥141,376 → ¥107,875

24%

5 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 22

¥155,101 → ¥128,181

17%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

¥169,588 → ¥144,204

15%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

¥169,723 → ¥144,362

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul

Tokyo - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Tokyo to Istanbul are near the typical level, with 2% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $607

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul, with a median price of $607.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 40h 20m

The median flight time from Tokyo to Istanbul is 40 hours 20 minutes, typically with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 96.6% of available flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

MIAT Mongolian Airlines has a deal for $105278

A recent deal with MIAT Mongolian Airlines for $105278 was found from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul Airport.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Tokyo to Istanbul are frequent, with many appearing in a 30-day window.

Tokyo main airports to depart from

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Tokyo (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$470

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights to Istanbul from Tokyo, offering potentially lower fares.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$607

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$3,889

$2,373

Save $1,516

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 are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $607

Median flight time is 40h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

MIAT Mongolian Airlines has a deal for $105278

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

Oct 31

Oct 21

Oct 14

Oct 18

Oct 13

Oct 02

Oct 25

Oct 27

Oct 13

Nov 24

Oct 13

Dec 24

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?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?

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 are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $607

Median flight time is 40h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

MIAT Mongolian Airlines has a deal for $105278

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

Oct 31

Oct 21

Oct 14

Oct 18

Oct 13

Oct 02

Oct 25

Oct 27

Oct 13

Nov 24

Oct 13

Dec 24

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?