Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport is 11 hours 15 minutes.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo six hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flights from IST to HND start from 02:00 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:10 with ANA. Overall, you can choose from 12 weekly Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flights.
Your IST to HND flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Tokyo — and maybe even more of Japan if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and HND:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight is $459. A return ticket right now is $779. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from IST to HND, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from IST to HND is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Book a hotel near HND if you're catching a late Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and discover more of Tokyo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Haneda Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IST to HND in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its leading attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key highlights.


