Direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo

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Istanbul

Turkey

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

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Tokyo

Japan

Japan

NRT

Narita International Airport

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Distance
5,577 miles  ·  (8,975 km)
Flight time
11 hours and 20 minutes
Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

Istanbul to Tokyo Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Tokyo. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to NRT, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Tokyo

What is the best time to visit Tokyo?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Tokyo is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Tokyo any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Istanbul to Tokyo

Airline-specific flight schedules from Istanbul to Tokyo

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Istanbul IST to Tokyo NRT, which is Turkish Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Tokyo

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Istanbul to Tokyo Flights

Flights from IST to NRT are operated 10 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 01:50 - 15:50. The earliest flight departs at 01:50, the last flight departs at 15:50. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Tokyo takes 11 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Tokyo is 5,577 miles (or 8,975 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Tokyo?

There are 2 airports in Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (Haneda Airport) (HND).

How many flights per week are there from IST to NRT?

There are 10 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Tokyo (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo?

11 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Tokyo.

How far is Tokyo from Istanbul?

The distance from Istanbul to Tokyo is 5,577 miles (8,975 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from IST airport to NRT airport?

Turkish Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Istanbul to Tokyo.

What alliances have direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Istanbul to Tokyo.

What classes are available from Istanbul to Tokyo?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Istanbul to Tokyo?

Aircraft types that fly from Istanbul to Tokyo:

  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from Istanbul to Tokyo?

The earliest flight departs at 01:50 from Istanbul and arrives at 19:10 at Tokyo.

What is the latest flight available from Istanbul to Tokyo?

The latest flight departs at 15:50 from Istanbul and arrives at 08:55 at Tokyo.

Popular flights from Istanbul via Tokyo

Non-stop flights from IST to NRT

5,577 miles (8,975 km)  ·  11h 20m

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