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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Tokyo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,452. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Tokyo.$924 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $924, select.

Tokyo.$952 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $952, select.

Tokyo.$955 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $955, select.

Tokyo.$1,061 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,061, select.

Tokyo.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.

Tokyo.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.

Tokyo.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.

Tokyo.$1,095 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,095, select.

Tokyo.$1,103 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,103, select.

Tokyo.$1,115 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,115, select.

Tokyo.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.

Tokyo.$1,187 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,187, select.

Tokyo.$1,214 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,214, select.

Tokyo.$1,214 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,214, select.

Tokyo.$1,220 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,220, select.

Tokyo.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Tokyo Haneda.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Tokyo Haneda on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.

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Istanbul to Tokyo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$924
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	11 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	336

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Tokyo: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Tokyo?

There are 3 airports in Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita and Ibaraki.

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is $924. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

11 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Tokyo.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo?

Turkish Airlines, ANA (All Nippon Airways) and EgyptAir fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Tokyo?

As of March 2026, there are 336 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Tokyo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo is usually April.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Tokyo?

If you're flying from Istanbul, the cheapest airport near Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda – which is 16.5 km away from the centre of Tokyo. We've found flights into this airport from $924.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Tokyo?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 13 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Istanbul to Tokyo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tokyo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Tokyo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tokyo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Tokyo?

In March, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is May.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Tokyo is Air China. And the cheapest airline that flies to Tokyo Narita Airport is ANA (All Nippon Airways).

Travelling from Istanbul to Tokyo: what you need to know

There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo.
Step off your plane in Tokyo at Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
The average duration of a direct Istanbul to Tokyo flight is 11 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is six hours ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Haneda Airport (HND) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 12 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Istanbul to Tokyo is with ANA at 18:10. Choose the first IST to HND departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 02:00 to make the most of your arrival in Tokyo.
To ensure you make it on your Istanbul to Tokyo flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

Score cheap Istanbul to Tokyo flights by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from Istanbul to Tokyo. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Begin your trip at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), which offers multiple direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo. From IST, you can fly nonstop to Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Istanbul to Tokyo plane tickets leaving from IST.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Istanbul to Tokyo flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Incheon International Airport (ICN)
IST is around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Tokyo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Istanbul to Tokyo flight, browse these options when setting off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
SAW is about 31 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
77% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.

Arriving in Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel close to HND if you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Tokyo. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Tokyo flight.
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Narita International Airport (NRT)

The centre of Tokyo is located around 56 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). After your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 1 hour.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Narita International Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Best time to go to Tokyo

April is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, head to Tokyo in February.
Lock in an Istanbul to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Tokyo

Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are attractions you won't want to skip in Tokyo.

Explore more of Japan

You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Journey about 31 kilometres south-west to Yokohama to tick off its popular sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.