IST - NRT

$479 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Tokyo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$775
Typical prices: $1,246-$739
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/30Thu 5/14
IST - NRT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,250
Typical prices: $1,323-$1,141
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/10Wed 6/24
IST - NRT • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $775 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 11h 05m
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Most punctual • 79% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg $652 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Narita (IST-NRT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Narita that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Narita

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 14
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11:45 am - 12:35 pm
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18h 50m
1 stop
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6:15 pm - 12:35 pm
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24h 20m
1 stop
$775Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 17
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2:10 pm - 12:30 pm
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NRT
16h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 1:05 pm
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IST
25h 05m
1 stop
$777Etihad Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
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2:10 pm - 12:45 pm
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NRT
16h 35m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 1:05 pm
NRT
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IST
25h 05m
1 stop
$778Etihad Airways
Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 14
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11:10 am - 8:00 pm
IST
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NRT
26h 50m
1 stop
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10:20 am - 7:20 am
NRT
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IST
27h 00m
2 stops
$780Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 27
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 12:45 pm
IST
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NRT
16h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 1:05 pm
NRT
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IST
25h 05m
1 stop
$784Etihad Airways
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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2:10 pm - 12:30 pm
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NRT
16h 20m
1 stop
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5:40 pm - 1:05 pm
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IST
25h 25m
1 stop
$792Etihad Airways
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
Etihad Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 12:35 pm
IST
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NRT
16h 45m
1 stop
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6:15 pm - 12:35 pm
NRT
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IST
24h 20m
1 stop
$793Etihad Airways
Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 30
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2:10 pm - 12:30 pm
IST
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NRT
16h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 1:05 pm
NRT
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IST
25h 05m
1 stop
$794Etihad Airways
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 12
Etihad Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 12:35 pm
IST
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NRT
16h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
6:15 pm - 12:35 pm
NRT
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IST
24h 20m
1 stop
$795Etihad Airways
Wed, Jul 15 - Sun, Aug 23
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 12:45 pm
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NRT
16h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 1:05 pm
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IST
25h 05m
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$796Etihad Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Narita flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Narita to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Istanbul to Tokyo, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is June, where tickets cost $669 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,038 and $894 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$479
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Narita

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Narita based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Tokyo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport was $479 for a one-way ticket and $775 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Tokyo?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Tokyo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Tokyo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Tokyo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo, China Southern or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Tokyo are China Southern and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $644 and an overall rating of 7.4, China Southern is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $906 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Tokyo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tokyo from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tokyo with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and NRT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Tokyo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tokyo from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Istanbul to Tokyo Narita

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Tokyo Narita to Istanbul

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Istanbul to Narita

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Tokyo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3730 reviews
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.3Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.3Entertainment
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First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
HYD - DOH
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First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

I will say the same as my previous comment. Great job over all! From 1-10, ten be the best… I will give 9!

Very bad boarding staff. I was flying business. We were stashed in a bus as much as it could be filled with business then economy passengers. By the time we have reached the plane we have waithed 10 more minutes inside the bus mext to the plane because of some documental work in the plane. I guess TGS -Turkish Airlines Ground Services forgot yo radio the plane if it was ready.

had to wait 1 hour once boarded. so we were 1 hour late arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

It was very good excitement. We Enjoy everything except the food

The crew was awesome. My husband fell while traveling to the WC and got a head abrasion. The crew helped him greatly and a physician that was also on the flight checked him out as well. They all get an A+!

Online check in and seat assignments are terrible. All 4 flights

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

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