£303 Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo (NRT)

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo (NRT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £303 for one-way flights and £489 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Mon, 18 May
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£489 Return, found 18 hours ago
£489
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select MIAT Mongolian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 14 May from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at £489 found 18 hours ago
MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Mon, 1 Jun
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£492 Return, found 6 days ago
£492
Return
found 6 days ago
Select MIAT Mongolian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Mon, 1 Jun, priced at £492 found 6 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Wed, 27 Aug - Tue, 11 Nov
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£500 Return, just found
£500
Return
just found
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 27 Aug from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at £500 just found
MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Wed, 27 May
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£506 Return, found 1 day ago
£506
Return
found 1 day ago
Select MIAT Mongolian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 12 May from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at £506 found 1 day ago
MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Sat, 23 May
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£508 Return, found 5 days ago
£508
Return
found 5 days ago
Select MIAT Mongolian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 12 May from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Sat, 23 May, priced at £508 found 5 days ago
MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Sat, 16 May
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£508 Return, found 6 days ago
£508
Return
found 6 days ago
Select MIAT Mongolian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 12 May from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Sat, 16 May, priced at £508 found 6 days ago
Air China
Sat, 23 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£611 Return, found 15 hours ago
£611
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Air China flight, departing Sat, 23 Aug from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Fri, 29 Aug, priced at £611 found 15 hours ago
China Eastern Airlines
Fri, 22 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£623 Return, just found
£623
Return
just found
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 22 Aug from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Tue, 26 Aug, priced at £623 just found
Korean Air
Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£689 Return, found 13 hours ago
£689
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Wed, 19 Nov, priced at £689 found 13 hours ago
KLM
Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
IST
Istanbul
NRT
Tokyo
£715 Return, found 3 days ago
£715
Return
found 3 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, 12 Jan from Istanbul to Tokyo, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at £715 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo (NRT)

December is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £382 - £890 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Istanbul to Tokyo route information
Origin airport
Istanbul
Destination airport
Narita Intl.
Airlines serving
Air China, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Korean Air, LOT-Polish Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£488
Distance
8927 km
Average flight time
11 hours 15 mins

Compare flights from Istanbul to Tokyo easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Istanbul to Tokyo. Operating between them 3 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, ANA fly direct, getting you to Narita Intl. in just 23hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Istanbul to Narita Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Istanbul (IST) to Narita Intl. (NRT)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Istanbul to Tokyo today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Istanbul to Narita Intl. start at just £489 and range up to £715.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Istanbul and Tokyo
  • booking your flight during May, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Istanbul to Tokyo flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Istanbul to Narita Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from IST to Tokyo Narita Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price available for a round-trip journey between IST and NRT was £489. Fares this good don't hang around forever, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Istanbul Airport to NRT?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you incur a fee differs between airlines. If you do have to cancel your escape, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for IST to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport?
The distance is around 9,000 kilometres, so fill your carry-on luggage with all the things you need to make the long journey comfortable. Not sure what to take on board your Arnavutkoy to Narita flight? A neck pillow, earplugs and a sleep mask are a few essentials.
Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to NRT?
If you want to fly straight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, you'll have to book a flight with at least one stop. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly on this route.
Are IST to Tokyo Narita Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from IST to Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) arising a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices that far in advance.

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