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$361 Find Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tokyo to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$657
Typical prices: $1,195-$773
Sichuan Airlines
mer 5/27sab 6/6
NRT - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,123
Typical prices: $1,260-$1,163
Turkish Airlines
lun 5/18dom 5/31
NRT - IST • Non-stop
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ANA's 787-9 offers 34 inches of legroom in economy.
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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

mer, mag 27 - sab, giu 6
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:30 am
NRT
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IST
19h 50m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 3:10 pm
IST
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NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
$657Sichuan Airlines
ven, mag 22 - dom, mag 31
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 8:10 am
NRT
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IST
25h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 12:50 pm
IST
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NRT
16h 50m
1 stop
$660China Eastern
mer, mag 20 - gio, set 10
MIAT Mongolian Logo
2:40 pm - 11:25 am
NRT
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IST
26h 45m
1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
IST
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NRT
18h 20m
1 stop
$663MIAT Mongolian
ven, mag 22 - sab, mag 30
China Southern Logo
2:45 pm - 10:10 pm
NRT
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IST
37h 25m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
2:20 pm - 1:40 pm
IST
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NRT
17h 20m
1 stop
$665China Southern
lun, mag 18 - mar, giu 9
China Eastern Logo
1:50 pm - 8:10 am
NRT
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IST
24h 20m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 3:55 pm
IST
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NRT
19h 55m
1 stop
$667China Eastern
ven, mag 22 - sab, mag 30
China Southern Logo
2:45 pm - 10:10 pm
NRT
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IST
37h 25m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
2:20 pm - 1:40 pm
IST
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NRT
17h 20m
1 stop
$670China Southern
mar, mag 19 - mar, mag 26
China Eastern Logo
1:50 pm - 8:10 am
NRT
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IST
24h 20m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 8:55 pm
IST
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NRT
24h 55m
1 stop
$680China Eastern
mar, mag 19 - mar, mag 26
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:30 am
NRT
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IST
19h 50m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 3:10 pm
IST
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NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
$683Sichuan Airlines
mar, mag 19 - mar, mag 26
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:30 am
NRT
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IST
19h 50m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 3:10 pm
IST
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NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
$684Sichuan Airlines
dom, mag 24 - lun, giu 1
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:30 am
NRT
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IST
19h 50m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 3:10 pm
IST
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NRT
17h 30m
1 stop
$694Sichuan Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Tokyo to Istanbul 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 Tokyo to Istanbul Airport departing in May.

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 $1,276 on the route between Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and Istanbul Airport (IST). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 3% 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, Saturday 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 February, where tickets cost $317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $691 and $594 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 $807 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Tokyo to Istanbul

 
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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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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 22% 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 $361 for a one-way ticket and $657 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?

    ANA, Lufthansa, and SWISS 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, 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 8.3, 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 7.9.

  • 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 $954 or less one-way and $1,647 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 4 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.
8.3
ANAOverall score based on 1205 reviews
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.5Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.7Crew
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The neck support for the economy seats is poorly designed. It’s hard to sleep even on inclined position.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
HND - SIN
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The neck support for the economy seats is poorly designed. It’s hard to sleep even on inclined position.

I liked the flight over all. Towards the middle of the flight. There was a flight attendant who felt like they were rushing to had out vegetarian wraps and said they were “sandwiches”. She also handed out hand we wanted the water but she was walked so fast we didn’t get any. We sat in the seat 45 E & D. And towards the last 30 minutes of the flight there was an announcement saying the crew would collect trash. No one ever came around. So held on to the trash until we landed and left in the seats.!

As always, there is that one or two flight attendants that could be better.

Flight was excellent. Transfer from one airport to another airport for a connecting flight was difficult and stressful.

I loved everything about my experience!!! The staff were absolutely incredible. I can not wait to fly again with them.

ANA split my family of 4 by seating us each separately which didn't seem to make much sense. Both ways we were not seated together and the glitch int he online check in system meant we could not change our seats or get boarding passes without seeing a person at the airport counnter. The staff however offered good service in the air.

The seats were broken for several of us on this flight not to mention dirty. Quite unacceptable for the price point and expectation level. The meat was so hard it could hardly be cut so terribly unappealing. The united lungs in SFO was dirty and the bathroom conditions were down right disgusting. Nothing about this experience makes me want to book with United again. Our experiences with business class on Lufthansa and British Airways far out perform United in comparison. Truly disappointing!

There is no entertainment on the media service provided, most of the Indians would love to watch Bollywood movies.

They did not get back tickets in time about flight varification so i had to purchase another one way ticket to get home soxas rocnot Risk being unable to return home.

Food looked great but did not taste all that good.

Sichuan Airlines was surprisingly great. The crew is fabulous, the plane was fantastic and nice and new (A350-900). I had a particularly nice flight attendant who kept me informed of all the flight progress and meals. I also got to sleep really well. Entertainment and food is more tailored to majority (Chinese) so I can’t really complain about that. Overall fantastic flight!

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

Both of our Business Class seats were broken. I'm sure they didn't just break before we boarded but were broken prior. They would not recline. We could sit up straight or lie down, nothing that would allow us to sit back and relax on a 12 hour flight. Totally unacceptable. Very expensive and a waste or money.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Turkish Airlines lost my reservation!!! I had the ticket, the receipt and they lost it!! Because the flight was fully booked, I had to wait 8 hours!!! Turkish Airlines provided me with NO FOOD, NO WATER!!! Absolutely ridiculous. They were pathetic. They admitted it was their fault for losing my reservation but provided me with nothing.

everything was excellent except for the meal on the fight from the Istanbul which was disgusting, the only choice of food available was pasta which was served frozen.

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

This was my third time using Turkish Airlines. I was well satisfied with the overall experience! I believe that no one is perfect and that everyday we are trying to do the best we can to help others by giving a part of our lives through service. I believe from what I’ve seen that Turkish Airlines, have come close to that service! I will definitely recommend and reuse their services again! Thank you!

Flight was late but loading plane was much easier in Istanbul than athens. Food was so-so and choice was limited. Flight attendants were extremely courteous and helpful; however, it was difficult to get attention during night time service. Overall good experience and the price was right

Turkish Airlines is a solid airline. They use the less trustworthy Boeing airplanes on this route (VCE-IST) so the flights more bumpy then when I have flown on Airbus planes, but it was okay. The service good. They seem to offer a reasonable selection if movies, although no way to listen to them as they didn't provide me earpieces. The food was surprisingly good. The day was uncomfortable. The flight was on time.

Food and crew were superb. I flu with a 777 which has old TV screens. Although the movie selection was very good, screen was not sharp enough to wacht a movie

Poor connecting flight logistics and ground transportation for such enormous airport. Airline does not consider time required to complete the security check or transition from one to gate to another

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

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.

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