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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Tokyo Narita (NRT).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $674 round-trip via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), compared to $1,311 for nonstop.

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

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $766 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $861, a difference of $95. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tokyo Narita Airport are Ginza, Shinjuku Train Station and Haneda Airport International Terminal Train Station. These are among the most viewed places in Tokyo Narita Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:55 am and lands at 1:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:50 pm and lands at 3:02 am.

The flight takes about 11h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $810. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport takes 11h 12m, covering 5,576 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.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $601, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 45m, compared with 21h 18m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 21h 20m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Tokyo Narita Airport is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Japan Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Relax Rent A Car
· Yesaway
· Times
· IX Rental
· JDM Rent a car

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport range from $663 to $1,023, with an average of $810 over the past 12 months. Anything below $663 counts as a good deal.