TYO - IST

$362 Find Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip
$543
Typical prices: $545-$1,129
China Southern
Mon 5/18Thu 5/28
NRT - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,069
Typical prices: $1,031-$1,424
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/8Wed 6/17
NRT - IST • Non-stop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tokyo to Istanbul

Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 28
China Southern Logo
2:35 pm - 6:15 am
NRT
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IST
21h 40m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
4:00 pm - 1:30 pm
IST
-
NRT
15h 30m
1 stop
$543China Southern
Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 14
China Southern Logo
2:35 pm - 10:10 pm
NRT
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IST
37h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
4:00 pm - 1:30 pm
IST
-
NRT
15h 30m
1 stop
$602China Southern
Mon, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 18
China Eastern Logo
4:55 pm - 8:00 am
NRT
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IST
21h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 12:00 pm
IST
-
NRT
16h 00m
1 stop
$626China Eastern
Mon, May 25 - Sat, May 30
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 8:00 am
NRT
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IST
25h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 1:55 pm
IST
-
NRT
20h 55m
1 stop
$628China Eastern
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 28
China Southern Logo
2:35 pm - 6:15 am
NRT
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IST
21h 40m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
4:00 pm - 1:20 pm
IST
-
NRT
39h 20m
2 stops
$633China Southern
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 27
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 8:00 am
NRT
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IST
25h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 12:50 pm
IST
-
NRT
16h 50m
1 stop
$645China Eastern
Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 15
China Eastern Logo
10:55 am - 8:00 am
NRT
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IST
27h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 1:55 pm
IST
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NRT
20h 55m
1 stop
$649China Eastern
Wed, May 13 - Thu, May 28
MIAT Mongolian Logo
2:40 pm - 12:25 pm
NRT
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IST
27h 45m
1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
2:10 pm - 1:40 pm
IST
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NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
$667MIAT Mongolian
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 25
China Eastern Logo
10:55 am - 7:00 am
NRT
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IST
26h 05m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 8:55 pm
IST
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NRT
27h 55m
2 stops
$683China Eastern
Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 14
China Southern Logo
1:25 pm - 6:15 am
NRT
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IST
22h 50m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
4:00 pm - 1:30 pm
IST
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NRT
15h 30m
1 stop
$694China 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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Tokyo to Istanbul Airport costs $953 on the route between Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and Istanbul Airport (IST). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 1% cheaper than other Tokyo-Istanbul Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday 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 November, where tickets cost $765 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,100 and $1,000 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 $805 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Tokyo to Istanbul

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% 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.
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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 $362 for a one-way ticket and $543 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, and ANA 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.

  • 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, ANA or Sichuan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tokyo to Istanbul are ANA and Sichuan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,338 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Sichuan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $691 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $636 or less one-way and $1,086 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.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1082 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.2Comfort
7.7Food
8.7Crew
7.9Entertainment
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The plane was very clean and the crew was very nice.

8.0 ExcellentKaye, Jan 2026
HND - LAX
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The plane was very clean and the crew was very nice.

Very good flight. Very uneventful which os what you want.

The lounge in Japan was busy and smaller. Have great choice of ramen.

Customer service was very good. Food was delicious. Wish the flight was longer.

I was good seat to keep stretch my legs . but couldn’t keep my bag in my hand . because they told me can’t keep my seat is no holder , because no seat fronts of us. wish I can put my leg on something higher. but instead of that everything goood.

Overall was a good experience. Crew members are nice and helpful.

Service is great. Seat is ok. Not much storage room and seat is hard but seat topper was nice. Cabin was very warm most of the flight. Washoku Food was good.

I was too late to get onto this flight. Kayak shouldn't let you book a connecting international to domestic flight when flying ANA. Your domestic flight could be in a different terminal and you won't make it because you have to go through immigration and customs.

Good airlines btu ORL airport messed up the return flight for me. Checking out a connecting flight pax is unacceptable.

Tokyo Haneda to transport was so bad too short time . and find out way to the gate was so bad. I almost missed flight. because confused. They need more great way tell us how to get there details

Very old business class seats, not fully flat, angled with a bar sticking in your back; seats old and apparently never cleaned, no mattress topper either, not the standard expected in J (also in awful 2-2-2 layout)! Ancient entertainment system of the pop-out type with tiny, old screen. Staff are OK but not proactive, need to be solicited, and of limited English skills, but they do try. Food and beverage options very limited (go for Chinese selection as their Western food is atrocious), no menu given and no dine-on-demand option. All in all, only choose if at a significant discount.

Definitely not top-of-the-range business class, but the A350 is certainly better than their other planes which feature an even older business class. Food/drink offerings are very limited and not up to business class standard, but OK. Staff are keen to help and friendly enough, although poor English language skills. Boarding experience in Rome was poor due to rude Italian staff at gate, but this is not the airline's fault. Onboard entertainment options are mediocre and limited. Sichuan Air is only wort it when obtained at low price and if you basically only want to sleep/rest and bring your own entertainment.

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

Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

The seats were extremely small. Boarding was not communicated correctly. It wasn’t a pleasant trip.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Nothing luxury about Turkish airline compared to many other airlines

Entertainment was good. Flight was delayed, nearly missed my connecting flight. The gate was changed on several occasions. My luggage did not arrive on time and had to leave without it.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

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.

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 ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

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.

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