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2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Tokyo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• ANA

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £493 return via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), compared with £909 for direct.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Istanbul Airport to Tokyo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £552 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £598, a difference of £46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Tokyo route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 55 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Tokyo flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo are Ginza, Shinjuku Train Station, and Akihabara Electric Town. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 01:55 and lands at 13:09
• Latest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 06:04.

The flight takes about 11h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of £550. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo takes 11h 14m, covering 5,555 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £558 to £4,818. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £339, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 16m, compared to 20h 45m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) and 21h 07m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Japan Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – daily rates from around £13:

· Yesaway
· Times
· IX Rental
· Avis
· Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) – daily rates from around £10:

· Relax Rent A Car
· Yesaway
· Times
· IX Rental
· JDM Rent a car

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo range from £468 to £724, with an average of £550 over the past 12 months. Anything below £468 counts as a good deal.