IST - TYO

£306 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Tokyo.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£485
Typical prices: £464-£877
China Southern
Mon 11/5Mon 18/5
IST - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£802
Typical prices: £831-£974
Turkish Airlines
Tue 2/6Fri 12/6
IST - NRT • Direct
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Istanbul Airport's single terminal is efficient but busy.
Haneda offers quick access to Tokyo via Monorail.
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Cheapest • from £485 (return)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Tokyo (IST-TYO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Tokyo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Tokyo

Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
China Southern Logo
00:30 - 13:30
IST
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NRT
31h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:35 - 06:15
NRT
-
IST
21h 40m
1 stop
£485China Southern
Sun, 31 May - Sat, 20 Jun
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:10 - 13:40
IST
-
NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:40 - 12:25
NRT
-
IST
27h 45m
1 stop
£523MIAT Mongolian
Tue, 12 May - Mon, 18 May
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:10 - 13:40
IST
-
NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:40 - 12:25
NRT
-
IST
27h 45m
1 stop
£531MIAT Mongolian
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 13:30
IST
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NRT
15h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:35 - 22:10
NRT
-
IST
37h 35m
1 stop
£547China Southern
Tue, 12 May - Wed, 20 May
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:10 - 13:40
IST
-
NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:40 - 12:25
NRT
-
IST
27h 45m
1 stop
£552MIAT Mongolian
Tue, 7 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 12:30
IST
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NRT
16h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:40 - 13:05
NRT
-
IST
25h 25m
1 stop
£558Etihad Airways
Tue, 7 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 12:30
IST
-
NRT
16h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:40 - 13:05
NRT
-
IST
25h 25m
1 stop
£560Etihad Airways
Tue, 26 May - Mon, 1 Jun
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:10 - 13:40
IST
-
NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:40 - 12:25
NRT
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IST
27h 45m
1 stop
£561MIAT Mongolian
Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:10 - 13:40
IST
-
NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
13:55 - 12:25
NRT
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IST
28h 30m
1 stop
£563MIAT Mongolian
Thu, 4 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:10 - 13:40
IST
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NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:40 - 12:25
NRT
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IST
27h 45m
1 stop
£570MIAT Mongolian
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Tokyo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Tokyo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo departing in May.

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to Tokyo flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo costs £683 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 9% cheaper than other Istanbul Airport-Tokyo routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul to Tokyo, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Tokyo, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo is December, where tickets cost £478 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £622 and £614 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on HND

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tokyo

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£291
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul to Tokyo Narita Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Tokyo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Tokyo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo was £291 for a one-way ticket and £485 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    Istanbul is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Tokyo. You will leave Istanbul from Istanbul and you will be arriving in Tokyo at one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Tokyo flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo, MIAT Mongolian or ANA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo are MIAT Mongolian and ANA. With an average price for the route of £493 and an overall rating of 8.7, MIAT Mongolian is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £785 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Tokyo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Tokyo to Istanbul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Tokyo or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Tokyo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Tokyo

Monday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Tokyo to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Tokyo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Tokyo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Tokyo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1078 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
8.7Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
ORD - HND
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Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I didn’t know that my connecting flight from Japan to Hawaii was at a different airport - arrived in Haneda (ticket said Tokyo but didn’t notice the airport name) and had to get my bags and go out of immigration and back in to go to Narita airport 2 hours away. Such a hassle and SOOO confusing and complicated. Check your airports IN ADVANCE and NEVER book if you have to change airports. 40+ years of flying and first time had this. Never again. ANA is great but booking agencies will sell you a connection that you have a good chance of missing - even under the best circumstances.

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

The ROOM was great. We would love to have it on all of our flights. LOL

I would prefer to fly with Japanese airlines over American ones. They have better food and service overall

United Airlines crew members do not know how to deal with emergency situation that caused our flight delay. For example, they should have asked the maintenance or seat belt repair personnel to come and fix the seat belt while they were looking for a volunteer to book another flight.

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.

Entertainment and food is best. I love to use ana for a lots japanese movies…. Food was best

The organized check in , the delicious meals, in flight entertainment selection and most of all the friendliness of the flight attendants with prompt and personalized service..

First trip from Tulsa to Houston by air. It went by quickly. I watched half a movie and continued the rest on the next flight. Staff was considerate and helpful.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

It would be great if the flight attendants could inform people travelling with small children that at take off and landing the children should drink liquid or chew/swallow something so their ears don’t hurt. Also, Emirates serves the food to the children first. Really good idea. Best of all would be to put all children in the same area.

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

The fact that my flight was cancelled and made wait for 14 Fing hours to booka flightto a neighboring country.... never again

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

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