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Flight deals from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 725 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.636 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 636 €, select.
Istanbul.640 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Zipair and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 640 €, select.
Istanbul.644 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 14 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 644 €, select.
Istanbul.645 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May, returning Thu, 27 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 645 €, select.
Istanbul.673 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 673 €, select.
Istanbul.687 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 687 €, select.
Istanbul.688 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Zipair and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 688 €, select.
Istanbul.698 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Zipair and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 698 €, select.
Istanbul.699 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 699 €, select.
Istanbul.701 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 701 €, select.
Istanbul.713 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 713 €, select.
Istanbul.716 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 716 €, select.
Istanbul.718 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 718 €, select.
Istanbul.725 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 725 €, select.
Istanbul.726 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jun, returning Mon, 5 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 726 €, select.
Istanbul.729 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Tokyo Narita.Price includes taxes and charges.From 729 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tokyo Narita to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 849 €
Aug
from 725 €
Sep
from 636 €
Oct
from 640 €
Nov
from 687 €
Dec
from 729 €
Jan
from 699 €
Feb
from 733 €
Mar
from 733 €
Apr
from 796 €
May
from 645 €
Jun
from 644 €

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul

Alternative Tokyo Narita to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 744 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 636 €
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Tokyo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found636 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time13 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week27

Finding cheap flights from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul is 636 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, ANA (All Nippon Airways) and EgyptAir fly direct from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 27 flights per week flying from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul is usually September.
If you're flying from Tokyo Narita Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 636 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Approximately 11 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is six hours behind Tokyo, where Tokyo Narita International Airport is located.

  • The busiest route is from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Take your pick of nine weekly services between these two airports. Turkish Airlines offers a 10:15 departure between NRT and IST.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your NRT to Istanbul flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Direct Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll step off the plane.

  • Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from NRT to Istanbul. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • NRT is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near NRT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 73% of flights that leave from Tokyo Narita International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul flight is 315 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 636 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from NRT to Istanbul, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares across every month and snap up a sweet deal.

  • You don't need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from NRT to Istanbul.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from NRT to Istanbul can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to SAW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your NRT to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW will help you stay within budget.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in a Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from NRT to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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