Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Istanbul

Round-trip economy fares between Tokyo (HND) and Istanbul (IST) average A$983 across the year. Book for January and typical prices fall to A$806. The 8,957 km hop takes about 11.1 hours non-stop, and the nicest window to visit Istanbul is April – May & September – October.

HND IST 8,957 km · ~11.1h non-stop

Today's tracked low

A$709 −12% vs. seasonal low

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul?

Average round-trip economy fare by departure month. January is the statistical sweet spot at A$806.

Average round-trip fares from Tokyo to Istanbul by month
Month Avg. round-trip vs. yearly average
January Cheapest A$806 −A$177
February A$826 −A$157
March A$924 −A$59
April A$1,042 +A$59
May A$1,121 +A$138
June A$1,160 +A$177
July A$1,180 +A$197
August A$1,160 +A$177
September A$1,062 +A$79
October A$983 +A$0
November A$865 −A$118
December A$904 −A$79

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Tokyo to Istanbul flight FAQs

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Istanbul?
January is typically cheapest, with round-trips from A$806 — about A$177 under the yearly average of A$983.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Istanbul?
Non-stop services cover the 8,957 km route in roughly 11.1 hours.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
April – May & September – October. Entry requirements: e-Visa available online for many nationalities; some enter visa-free.

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