How often are flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul delayed?

About 35% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 minutes.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Bangkok (BKK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 53m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Hong Kong to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Hong Kong to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 33% of flights being delayed.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 10m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £526.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Airlines like Emirates fly from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport in about 29h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 4972 mi between Hong Kong and Istanbul Airport.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

According to our current data, Emirates (£526), offers the cheapest pricing from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport.

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from HKG to IST are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport are Lufthansa (94%), Air New Zealand (84%) and Hong Kong Airlines (84%).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Hong Kong Intl; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Hong Kong airport to Istanbul. It is only a 16.2 mi journey to Hong Kong Intl (HKG) from Hong Kong’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Hong Kong to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport (average of £345). Flying from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £856). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HKG to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £531 and £1,104 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £442 on Qatar Airways (20 Oct–27 Oct).

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Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul?
Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Hong Kong Intl; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Hong Kong airport to Istanbul. It is only a 16.2 mi journey to Hong Kong Intl (HKG) from Hong Kong’s city center.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?
Airlines like Emirates fly from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport in about 29h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 4972 mi between Hong Kong and Istanbul Airport.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Emirates (£526), offers the cheapest pricing from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport.
What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport are Lufthansa (94%), Air New Zealand (84%) and Hong Kong Airlines (84%).
Can I find deals for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hong Kong to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport (average of £345). Flying from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £856). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HKG to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £531 and £1,104 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £442 on Qatar Airways (20 Oct–27 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from HKG to IST are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul delayed?

About 35% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Hong Kong to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Hong Kong to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 33% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Bangkok (BKK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £526.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 53m.

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Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £531 and £1,104 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £442 on Qatar Airways (20 Oct–27 Oct).