Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo from £339
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — TYO
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Tokyo are usually found in February or December, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.
Wed 24/1215:30IST - NRT
1 stop17h 40mSichuan Airlines
Tue 13/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12£550
Mon 29/1215:30IST - NRT
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/111:50NRT - IST
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£567
Wed 24/1214:55IST - NRT
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£609
Sat 20/1202:25IST - NRT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£654
Sat 20/1200:20IST - NRT
3 stops29h 45mChina Southern
Sun 11/114:35NRT - IST
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12£656
Sat 20/1202:25IST - NRT
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£659
Sun 21/1215:00IST - NRT
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/108:55NRT - IST
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£665
Tue 23/1217:20IST - NRT
1 stop21h 40mAsiana Airlines
Wed 31/1209:00NRT - IST
1 stop36h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 17/12£683
Best flights from Istanbul to Tokyo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to Tokyo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Thu 14/514:10IST - NRT
1 stop17h 30mMIAT Mongolian
Wed 27/514:40NRT - IST
1 stop27h 45mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 16/12£502
Fri 16/115:30IST - NRT
1 stop17h 40mSichuan Airlines
Sun 25/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12£588
Tue 17/213:50IST - NRT
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 3/316:55NRT - IST
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£640
Mon 18/521:20IST - NRT
1 stop16h 25mKorean Air
Thu 28/520:55NRT - IST
1 stop28h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 16/12£695
Fri 22/517:30IST - NRT
1 stop18h 55mAsiana Airlines
Mon 1/619:25NRT - IST
1 stop26h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 16/12£699
Thu 14/514:10IST - NRT
1 stop17h 30mMIAT Mongolian
Mon 1/614:40NRT - IST
1 stop27h 45mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 16/12£502
Mon 19/115:30IST - NRT
1 stop17h 40mSichuan Airlines
Sat 24/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12£588
Tue 19/514:10IST - NRT
1 stop17h 30mMIAT Mongolian
Sat 30/514:40NRT - IST
1 stop27h 45mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 16/12£613
Wed 18/321:45IST - NRT
1 stop36h 00mKorean Air
Wed 20/509:20NRT - IST
1 stop16h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 17/12£779
Mon 23/318:15IST - NRT
1 stop14h 15mMIAT Mongolian
Mon 30/314:40NRT - IST
1 stop27h 45mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 16/12£770
Direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo
Explore direct flight options from Istanbul to Tokyo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Sat 6/615:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 20/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12£825
Tue 30/1215:25IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 3/110:15NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£859
Mon 1/615:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 7/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12£866
Wed 3/615:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12£867
Mon 15/615:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£867
Wed 10/615:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 17/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12£868
Wed 3/615:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£885
Tue 20/115:25IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/210:15NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£917
Tue 16/615:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 24/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/12£924
Thu 4/615:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 21/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£926
Sun 31/515:50IST - NRT
Nonstop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/610:25NRT - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£933
Last-minute flights from Istanbul to Tokyo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Tokyo. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 22/1215:30IST - NRT
1 stop17h 40mSichuan Airlines
Sat 3/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/12£745
Tue 23/1217:20IST - NRT
1 stop21h 40mAsiana Airlines
Wed 31/1209:00NRT - IST
1 stop36h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 17/12£683
Tue 23/1217:20IST - NRT
1 stop21h 40mAsiana Airlines
Fri 2/119:35NRT - IST
1 stop26h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 17/12£698
Wed 24/1215:30IST - NRT
1 stop17h 40mSichuan Airlines
Tue 13/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12£550
Wed 24/1214:55IST - NRT
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/116:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£609
Wed 24/1215:30IST - NRT
1 stop17h 40mSichuan Airlines
Sat 27/1216:40NRT - IST
1 stop19h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12£702
One-way flights from Istanbul to Tokyo
Search for one-way flight options from Istanbul to Tokyo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Thu 5/316:20IST - NRT
1 stop16h 10mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 15/12£339
Thu 26/216:20IST - NRT
1 stop16h 10mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 16/12£340
Sun 18/115:30IST - NRT
1 stop17h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/12£342
Thu 22/116:20IST - NRT
1 stop16h 10mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 17/12£366
Tue 28/414:10IST - NRT
1 stop17h 30mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 17/12£390
Thu 30/414:10IST - NRT
1 stop17h 30mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 17/12£412
Sun 3/514:10IST - NRT
1 stop17h 30mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 17/12£442
Wed 29/421:40IST - NRT
1 stop30h 00mUzbekistan Airways
Deal found 17/12£455
Sat 17/102:00IST - NRT
1 stop24h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 16/12£472
Fri 23/102:00IST - NRT
1 stop24h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 16/12£489
Fri 16/102:00IST - NRT
1 stop24h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 16/12£490
Find flight deals from Istanbul to Tokyo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo (TYO). 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 18 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Tokyo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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Istanbul
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Tokyo
Route
Depart
Return
Price
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Thu 14/5
14:10-13:40
1 stop17h 30m
Tokyo Narita
Wed 27/5
14:40-12:25
1 stop27h 45m
£502
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Thu 14/5
14:10-13:40
1 stop17h 30m
Tokyo Narita
Mon 1/6
14:40-12:25
1 stop27h 45m
£502
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Fri 16/1
15:30-15:10
1 stop17h 40m
Tokyo Narita
Sun 25/1
16:40-06:10
1 stop19h 30m
£588
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Mon 19/1
15:30-15:10
1 stop17h 40m
Tokyo Narita
Sat 24/1
16:40-06:10
1 stop19h 30m
£588
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Tue 19/5
14:10-13:40
1 stop17h 30m
Tokyo Narita
Sat 30/5
14:40-12:25
1 stop27h 45m
£613
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Tue 17/2
13:50-11:55
1 stop16h 05m
Tokyo Narita
Tue 3/3
16:55-12:20
1 stop25h 25m
£640
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Mon 18/5
21:20-19:45
1 stop16h 25m
Tokyo Narita
Thu 28/5
20:55-19:40
1 stop28h 45m
£695
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Fri 22/5
17:30-18:25
1 stop18h 55m
Tokyo Narita
Mon 1/6
19:25-16:10
1 stop26h 45m
£699
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Mon 23/3
18:15-14:30
1 stop14h 15m
Tokyo Narita
Mon 30/3
14:40-12:25
1 stop27h 45m
£770
IstanbulTokyo
IST - NRT
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Wed 18/3
21:45-15:45
1 stop36h 00m
Tokyo Narita
Wed 20/5
09:20-19:40
1 stop16h 20m
£779
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Tokyo
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo (average of £330). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £473). 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 IST to TYO?
Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo
Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Tokyo. 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 18 December 2025.
The most flights from IST to TYO 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).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Share of one-stop return flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Beijing (PKX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £470.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 41m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.
How often are flights from Istanbul to Tokyo delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Tokyo 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?
Wednesday 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 Istanbul to Tokyo flights?
Over the past year, ANA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tokyo. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, China Southern, andEtihad Airways from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Tokyo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
A quick flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo can take about 17h 30m. MIAT Mongolian provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £502. Airlines will cover a distance of 5576 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo round-trip?
According to our current data, China Southern (£367), and Etihad Airways (£442) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo. China Southern is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Before booking your flight to Tokyo from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Egyptair (75%), ANA (73%), Turkish Airlines( 37%).
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Of the flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo that have stopovers, most of them stop in Abu Dhabi. Istanbul Airport to Tokyo flights stop in Guangzhou the next most.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Abu Dhabi?
If you're on a stopover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, or Emirates Park Zoo. Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace and Emirates Park Zoo are located about 20.8 mi, 21.1 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of £20 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Guangzhou?
Most Guangzhou visitors opt to spend their time at Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Yide Lu, and Guangzhou Zoo. Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Yide Lu and Guangzhou Zoo are located about 17.3 mi, 19.5 mi, and 17.2 mi, respectively from Guangzhou Baiyun if you are interested in checking them out.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Istanbul Airport to Tokyo flights?
Istanbul Airport to Tokyo flights have a stopover in Beijing the least frequently. Beijing is followed by Shanghai in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo.
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Tokyo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Tokyo 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 Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo (average of £330). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £473). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Istanbul. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Tokyo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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