Cheap flights from Istanbul to Tokyo
Choose between Qatar Airways, Pegasus, or Turkish Airlines to find the best price
Travelers usually depart from Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, or Istanbul Büyük Otogari 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 Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Etihad Airways. Istanbul and Tokyo have 196 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Tokyo, consider visiting Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan, Great Buddha, Japan, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan, and Toshogu Shrine.
Weekly flights
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 39 | 22 | 44 | 30 | - | 34 | 27 |
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Turkish Airlines on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Tokyo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Unknown | Opens 3 days before flight Closes 0.75 hours before flight |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | Unknown | No |
| British Airways | BAW | BA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Tokyo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Tokyo takes around 12 hours.
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Heathrow, Antalya, Berlin Schönefeld, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Vienna International Airport, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Dalaman, Milas–Bodrum, Barcelona–El Prat, Munich.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and Naha, Kansai International, Fukuoka, New Chitose, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Kōchi, Takamatsu.
Which airports are there in Istanbul?
Istanbul is mainly served by Sabiha Gökçen International. But there are other airports nearby, including Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
What airports are near Tokyo?
The main airport in Tokyo is Narita International. It is also served by Ibaraki, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Matsumoto.
What buses and trains depart from Istanbul?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Istanbul, including Union Ivkoni.
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