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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 8:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 11:00 am.

The flight takes about 11h 45m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 45m, covering 4,972 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport range from $538 to $845, with an average of $683 over the past 12 months. Anything below $538 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $683 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $439 round-trip via Urumqi (URC), compared to $949 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $383, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 29m.

One-stop flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $601 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $755, a difference of $154.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Hong Kong and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 54m, compared with 16h 22m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 16h 59m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Istanbul Airport is 5 hours behind Hong Kong (Turkey Time vs Hong Kong Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.