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£313 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
£522
Typical prices: £479-£635
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1Wed 21/1
IST - NRT • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£824
Typical prices: £763-£864
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/2Sat 28/2
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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Sichuan Airlines
Cheapest • from £586 (return)
ANA
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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Cheapest • 4% average savings
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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

Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
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23:00 - 12:00
IST
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NRT
31h 00m2 stops
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16:55 - 20:05
NRT
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IST
33h 10m2 stops
£522Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
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16:20 - 14:30
IST
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NRT
16h 10m1 stop
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15:30 - 14:30
NRT
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IST
29h 00m1 stop
£578MIAT Mongolian
Tue, 13 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
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11:00 - 21:10
IST
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NRT
28h 10m3 stops
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16:40 - 06:10
NRT
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IST
19h 30m1 stop
£580Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
MIAT Mongolian Logo
16:20 - 14:30
IST
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NRT
16h 10m1 stop
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15:30 - 14:30
NRT
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IST
29h 00m1 stop
£582MIAT Mongolian
Sun, 25 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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15:30 - 15:10
IST
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NRT
17h 40m1 stop
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16:40 - 06:10
NRT
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IST
19h 30m1 stop
£586Sichuan Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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15:30 - 15:10
IST
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NRT
17h 40m1 stop
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16:40 - 06:10
NRT
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IST
19h 30m1 stop
£586Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
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19:20 - 12:00
IST
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NRT
34h 40m3 stops
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16:55 - 20:05
NRT
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IST
33h 10m2 stops
£594Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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16:20 - 14:30
IST
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NRT
16h 10m1 stop
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15:30 - 14:30
NRT
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IST
29h 00m1 stop
£597MIAT Mongolian
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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16:20 - 13:30
IST
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15h 10m1 stop
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16:40 - 06:10
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IST
19h 30m1 stop
£602Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
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10:10 - 13:20
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21h 10m2 stops
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16:40 - 06:10
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19h 30m1 stop
£609Multiple Airlines
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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.

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 £740 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% 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 February, where tickets cost £380 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £648 and £643 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 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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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IST

Istanbul Airport has a single terminal with efficient layout, but expect potential waits at security during busy times. Wear comfortable shoes for long walks.

HND

Haneda offers quick access to Tokyo via the Monorail or Keikyu Line, with travel times as short as 13 minutes to central Tokyo.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tokyo

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£313
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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 £313 for a one-way ticket and £501 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 £506 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 £741 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 1021 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.6Boarding
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
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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.

8.0 ExcellentCecil, Dec 2025
IAH - NRT
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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.

The crew was incredible. The pilots were so fantastic. The smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced.

The flight attendants are always fantastic. My only issue – and it was on my Haneda to Vancouver flight – same as my Vancouver to Osaka flight – I had a confirmed special meal and they had no record of it on board. I tried to confirm it with the gate agent in Fukuoka, where I initiated the day, because of the mess up a month ago, and she said that they can't confirm special meals. I'd have to see when I got on board.

Great transfer of luggage from my flight with Osaka to Tokyo then Tokyo to final destination in Chicago

Great experienced staff and very pleasant compared to some other international airlines

Flight was good and comfortable, even for long haul economy. No complaints.

Check in was fast, lounge was good. Special section for ANA passengers in the Plaza Premium lounge. Boarding was organized and quick. Crew was very nice. They ran out of the Japanese meal so they asked me to switch to the international meal. Beef was room temperature and not hot. It tasted ok. Japanese meal was served hot. Movies were not great. Chair was very old and recline was not good. TV monitor was very old and not HD. Plane layout in business was 2-2-2. Should switch to the 1-2-1 layout for more privacy. Overall flight was average to good. Service was good but hard product should be updated to compete against much nicer Taiwanese airlines.

They lost my luggage on the inbound flight and then lost it again on this flight. I called online travel agent to change earlier flight to get a longer layover in Vancouver but ANA denied it

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

I like the service very much. The food just okay but maybe different culture who like, who don't like.

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 flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

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.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

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