Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tokyo to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
Find flight deals from Tokyo to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tokyo (TYO) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Popular in
July
Cheapest in
November
Average price
£643
Good round-trip deal
£1,580 or less
Good one-way deal
£564 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Tokyo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport (average of £341). Flying from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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 TYO to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Tokyo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Tokyo to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
The most flights from TYO to IST are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Tokyo to Istanbul delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Tokyo and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Tokyo to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Tokyo to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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What are the most reliable airlines from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport on time: Egyptair (34%), Turkish Airlines (34%), ANA (34%).
Can I find deals for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Tokyo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport (average of £341). Flying from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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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