Cheap flights from Istanbul to Tokyo from £342

Cheap flights from Istanbul to Tokyo from £342

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Sat, Jun 27
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£342
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Tue, Jun 30
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£342
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Wed, Jul 1
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£387
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Fri, Jul 3
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£387
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Mon, Jun 29
Istanbul ISTTokyo HND
£395
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Sat, Jul 4
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£415
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Wed, Jul 1 – Tue, Jul 14
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£576
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Thu, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 21
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£581
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Thu, Jul 2 – Tue, Jul 14
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£582
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Tue, Jul 7 – Thu, Jul 16
Istanbul ISTTokyo NRT
£588
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Wed, Jul 1 – Fri, Jul 10
Istanbul ISTTokyo HND
£591
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Tue, Jul 7 – Thu, Jul 16
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How much do flights to Tokyo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£342

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£976

Cheapest round-trip

£576

Average round-trip

£635

Nonstop flights in May

£861 – £2,920

Getting from Tokyo airports to the city center

Fastest options: Narita Express (NRT), Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line (HND). Best value: Airport Limousine Bus and local trains.

Tokyo is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Narita International Airport (NRT) lies 60 km east of central Tokyo, while Haneda Airport (HND) is just 14 km south of the city center. Transport options include express trains, monorail, local trains, limousine buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Narita International Airport (NRT)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

53-60 min

¥3,070-¥3,250 (reserved seat fare (~$20–22 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central Tokyo

36-41 min

¥2,520 (reserved seat fare (~$17 USD))

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Ueno area

85-120 min

¥3,200 (to major hotels (~$21 USD))

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

60-120 min

¥20,000-¥30,000 (fixed fare available (~$133–200 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

From Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

13-18 min

¥500 (standard fare (~$3 USD))

every 4–10 min (traffic dependent)

quick JR Yamanote connection

11-20 min

¥300-¥410 (standard fare (~$2–3 USD))

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget option to central Tokyo

30-60 min

¥1,000-¥1,300 (to major stations (~$7–9 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

20-45 min

¥5,000-¥10,000 (metered; varies by traffic (~$33–67 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in JPY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) are accepted on trains, monorail, and buses for convenient payment.
  • Taxis are metered; fixed fares from Narita to central Tokyo are available. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • Late night surcharges apply to taxis between 22:00 and 05:00.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tokyo

Depart from
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Narita International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8966 km
Worth visiting
Great Buddha, Japan - Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan - Toshogu Shrine - Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Turkish Airlines
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All Nippon Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Turkish Airlines
4456213
All Nippon Airways
3122---1---
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Thursday 6 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Turkish Airlines
5243252
All Nippon Airways
311------1---
Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Turkish Airlines
4243252
All Nippon Airways
1---1------1---
Weekly flights: 25 totalDaily flights: 3.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Tokyo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Asiana AirlinesAAROZYes
Air FranceAFRAFNo
Air ChinaCCACAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tokyo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C2°C
February10°C3°C
March13°C6°C
April18°C11°C
May22°C16°C
June25°C19°C
July29°C24°C
August31°C25°C
September27°C22°C
October21°C16°C
November17°C11°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
282
days per year
Snow days
1
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
22°C16°C
17 May
26°C19°C
Monday
11 May
89%
22°C17°C
18 May
26°C20°C
Tuesday
12 May
23°C17°C
19 May
28°C21°C
Wednesday
13 May
25°C17°C
20 May
28°C21°C
Thursday
14 May
24°C18°C
21 May
82%
26°C21°C
Friday
15 May
25°C18°C
22 May
87%
20°C17°C
Saturday
16 May
26°C18°C
23 May
26°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Tokyo. Book your trip to arrive at Narita International, or Haneda. The distance between Istanbul and Tokyo is 8966 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air France, and Air China. Istanbul and Tokyo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Tokyo, consider visiting Great Buddha, Japan, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan, Toshogu Shrine, and Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Tokyo?
The flight distance between Istanbul and Tokyo is 8966 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Tokyo?
Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Tokyo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, All Nippon Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and London, Bangkok, Manila, Sapporo, Okinawa Island, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Osaka, Manchester, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Fukuoka, San Francisco, Vancouver, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Cebu, Hanoi, Shanghai.
Which airports are there in Istanbul?
Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu.
What airports are near Tokyo?
The main airport in Tokyo is Narita International. It is also served by Shizuoka, Matsumoto, Ibaraki, Fukushima.
Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Tokyo?
Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Tokyo with Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air France, Air China.
When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Tokyo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Tokyo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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How many airports are there near Tokyo?
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