Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo from £270
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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — TYO
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Tokyo are usually found in June or December, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday
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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 13 August 2026.
Thu 26/1113:55 -
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Deal found 9/8£529
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Sat 5/1217:20 -
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Deal found 8/8£530
Fri 27/1113:55 -
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Thu 10/1217:20 -
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Deal found 9/8£531
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Tue 8/918:00 -
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Deal found 10/8£535
Fri 27/1113:55 -
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Sat 5/1217:20 -
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Deal found 11/8£538
Wed 2/913:45 -
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Thu 10/918:00 -
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Deal found 11/8£540
Fri 27/1113:55 -
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Deal found 10/8£542
Tue 22/1213:55 -
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Deal found 8/8£543
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Mon 30/1113:20 -
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Deal found 11/8£552
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Wed 16/912:50 -
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Deal found 10/8£558
Thu 3/1221:55 -
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Mon 7/1213:20 -
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Deal found 11/8£562
Tue 10/1121:55 -
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Tue 8/1209:00 -
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Deal found 12/8£563
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 13 August 2026.
Sat 7/1121:55 -
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Deal found 13/8£623
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Deal found 8/8£631
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Wed 2/1209:15 -
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Deal found 8/8£661
Tue 10/1112:00 -
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Fri 20/1121:55 -
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Deal found 8/8£946
Sat 7/1117:45 -
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Sat 14/1117:10 -
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Deal found 10/8£1,085
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Deal found 13/8£835
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Deal found 9/8£1,068
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Deal found 12/8£1,157
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Deal found 8/8£1,133
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Deal found 12/8£1,185
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Deal found 8/8£1,196
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 13 August 2026.
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Deal found 12/8£857
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Deal found 10/8£878
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Deal found 11/8£879
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Deal found 13/8£880
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Deal found 12/8£880
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Deal found 11/8£894
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Deal found 8/8£895
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Deal found 13/8£896
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Deal found 9/8£899
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Deal found 11/8£919
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Deal found 13/8£920
Last-minute flights from Istanbul to Tokyo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Tokyo. Data last updated 13 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 2/913:45 -
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Tue 8/918:00 -
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Deal found 9/8£531
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Deal found 10/8£540
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Deal found 10/8£566
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Deal found 11/8£571
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Deal found 11/8£572
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Deal found 10/8£558
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Deal found 10/8£577
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Deal found 10/8£570
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Deal found 8/8£562
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 13 August 2026.
Sat 5/913:45 -
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Deal found 9/8£270
Thu 10/913:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/8£271
Thu 10/911:00 -
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Deal found 11/8£278
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Deal found 11/8£278
Thu 3/913:45 -
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Deal found 12/8£291
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Deal found 12/8£292
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Deal found 8/8£292
Fri 4/913:45 -
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Deal found 12/8£299
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Deal found 12/8£312
Thu 4/216:20 -
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Deal found 12/8£315
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 13 August 2026.
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 13 August 2026.
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IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Sat 7/11
21:55-11:20
1 stop31h 25m
Tokyo Narita
Sat 14/11
09:00-20:05
1 stop17h 05m
£623
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Mon 9/11
15:30-15:10
1 stop17h 40m
Tokyo Narita
Sat 21/11
16:40-06:10
1 stop19h 30m
£631
Fastest return journey
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Mon 30/11
21:45-19:30
1 stop15h 45m
Tokyo Narita
Wed 2/12
09:15-20:05
1 stop16h 50m
£661
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Thu 8/10
15:40-15:10
1 stop17h 30m
Tokyo Narita
Sun 18/10
16:40-06:30
1 stop19h 50m
£835
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Tue 10/11
12:00-17:30
2 stops23h 30m
Tokyo Narita
Fri 20/11
21:55-12:20
1 stop20h 25m
£946
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Sat 7/11
13:50-17:30
2 stops45h 40m
Tokyo Narita
Sat 14/11
16:55-12:20
1 stop25h 25m
£1,068
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Sat 7/11
17:45-21:05
2 stops21h 20m
Tokyo Narita
Sat 14/11
17:10-20:05
1 stop32h 55m
£1,085
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Mon 30/11
20:10-07:15
2 stops29h 05m
Tokyo Narita
Wed 2/12
16:45-18:40
2 stops31h 55m
£1,133
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Fri 27/11
20:55-12:00
2 stops33h 05m
Tokyo Narita
Sun 6/12
13:00-15:50
2 stops32h 50m
£1,157
IstanbulTokyo
IST Istanbul - NRT Tokyo Narita
ISTNRT
Istanbul
Sun 30/8
08:05-19:40
3 stops29h 35m
Tokyo Narita
Fri 13/11
14:00-15:50
2 stops31h 50m
£1,185
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo (average of £480). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo in February is currently the most expensive (average of £700). 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 13 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo as you normally would.
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 13 August 2026.
The most flights from IST to TYO are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Istanbul Airport to Tokyo flights typically cost between £492 and £680 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £529 on Etihad Airways (26 Nov–3 Dec).
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 28% 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 £472.
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 Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 50m.
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 3h 24m.
How often are flights from Istanbul to Tokyo delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Tokyo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 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 Thursday 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 6% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo?
The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo is 67 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.
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 13 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern 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.
Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.
Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.
Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.
Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.
Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.
Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.
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 40m. Asiana Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £631. Airlines will cover a distance of 5576 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo round-trip?
According to our current data, China Southern (£404), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo. China Southern is 26% 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: Turkish Airlines (78%), ANA (76%), Egyptair( 75%).
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 Beijing 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 Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are located about 21.1 mi, 5.0 mi, and 4.5 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 £13 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Beijing?
Most Beijing visitors opt to spend their time at Forbidden City, The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum, and Zhengyangmen. Forbidden City, The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum and Zhengyangmen are located about 28.1 mi, 28.2 mi, and 27.0 mi, respectively from Beijing Daxing Intl 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 Guangzhou the least frequently.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo (average of £480). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo in February is currently the most expensive (average of £700). 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.
Explore flights to Tokyo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 August 2026.
Discover the top airline 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 13 August 2026.
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