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$318 Find Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

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Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Istanbul (TYO-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tokyo to Istanbul 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tokyo to Istanbul

Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 18
China Eastern Logo
10:55 am - 8:00 amNRT-IST
27h 05m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 12:50 pmIST-NRT
16h 50m1 stop
$605China Eastern
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
MIAT Mongolian Logo
3:30 pm - 2:30 pmNRT-IST
29h 00m1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
4:20 pm - 2:30 pmIST-NRT
16h 10m1 stop
$689MIAT Mongolian
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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28
Air China Logo
8:40 pm - 8:20 amNRT-IST
41h 40m2 stops
Air China Logo
2:55 pm - 6:10 pmIST-NRT
21h 15m2 stops
$697Air China
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
China Eastern Logo
1:50 pm - 8:00 amNRT-IST
24h 10m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 12:00 pmIST-NRT
16h 00m1 stop
$706China Eastern
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
China Eastern Logo
10:55 am - 8:00 amNRT-IST
27h 05m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 2:00 pmIST-NRT
42h 00m2 stops
$707China Eastern
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:30 pm - 9:10 pmNRT-IST
30h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:35 am - 7:30 pmIST-NRT
29h 55m2 stops
$740Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:30 pm - 9:10 pmNRT-IST
30h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:35 am - 7:30 pmIST-NRT
29h 55m2 stops
$764Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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9:05 pm - 8:00 amNRT-IST
40h 55m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 8:05 pmIST-NRT
24h 05m2 stops
Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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1:00 pm - 11:45 amNRT-IST
28h 45m3 stops
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6:00 pm - 12:00 pmIST-NRT
36h 00m3 stops
Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
China Southern Logo
2:20 pm - 10:15 pmNRT-IST
37h 55m2 stops
China Southern Logo
2:45 pm - 1:30 pmIST-NRT
16h 45m1 stop
$890China Southern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tokyo to Istanbul flights

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

What is the cheapest Tokyo to Istanbul Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport cost $1,247 and was between Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,247.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tokyo to Istanbul 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 Tokyo to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost $674 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,089 and $969 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,353 on average.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.

When to book flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tokyo to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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 Tokyo to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport was $318 for a one-way ticket and $605 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    Lufthansa, SWISS, ANA, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tokyo to Istanbul flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tokyo to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tokyo and Istanbul.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul are China Southern and Air China. With an average price for the route of $847 and an overall rating of 7.6, China Southern is the most popular choice. Air China is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $680 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Tokyo to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Tokyo with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul from Tokyo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $646 or less one-way and $1,361 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Tokyo to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tokyo to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tokyo to Istanbul

Monday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Tokyo

Monday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

ANA, Turkish Airlines

ANA, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tokyo to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tokyo to Istanbul. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tokyo to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Sichuan AirlinesOverall score based on 14 reviews
8.0Boarding
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
8.2Food
8.1Entertainment
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Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2024TFU - LAX
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Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

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.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

The best airline food being served for business travellers. Excellent food.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

The business class seats are designed for someone taller than I am, so my feet were dangling (the footrest was just a smidge too low). Which caused problems with my sciatic nerve and made for a long uncomfortable flight.

Overall great airline that still provides two suitcases, has a huge hub and crew goes above and beyond to assist you. Boarding took a lot of time as there were only 2 people checking in. Also, in Istanbul, taxing took almost 30 min.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Amazing! Big line at Check in was diminished in 10 minutes. Boarding was quick and efficient. Service and food great. Only minor point: seats could be a little broader and for me being small, something to put your feet on during the flight would be great.

Except for spending an extra day in Istanbul due to late departure from Athens on Saturday and missing the connection flight TK0044 to Cape Town and again arriving 45 min late on Monday in Cape Town, it was all good.

The best food I’ve ever been served on an airplane. The security at the gate was frustrating as was the heavy editing of the films and television shows offered.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

It was an old airline with the old configuration of business class seats. Not really what we signed up for for the longest leg of the trip. Disappointing.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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