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

• Earliest: departs at 01:55 and lands at 13:10
• Latest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 06:15.

The flight takes about 11h 15m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo takes 11h 15m, 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.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo range from £478 to £733, with an average of £559 over the past 12 months. Anything below £478 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the £559 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £501 return via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), compared with £932 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £306, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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 £14:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

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

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

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).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 2h 52m.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £565 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £602, a difference of £37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• ANA

Flying via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 16m, compared to 20h 49m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) and 21h 23m 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.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Tokyo flights:

• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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