Travelling from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is six hours behind Tokyo.
Flights from HND to IST start from 08:15 — the earliest with ANA. The latest departure is at 22:05 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 12 weekly Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your HND to IST flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HND and IST:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Right now, R 5,371 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,249. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HND to IST if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HND to IST.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
78% of flights that take off from Tokyo Haneda Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Tokyo to Tokyo Haneda Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HND? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you have a late Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HND to IST sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
