Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is 10 hours 30 minutes.
Hong Kong is five hours ahead of Istanbul and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Istanbul Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, go for the 01:40 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:15 with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to HKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Hong Kong — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and HKG include:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HKG:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Hong Kong based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IST to HKG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a trip to Guangzhou will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.