Flying from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul is five hours behind Hong Kong and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from HKG to IST start from 10:30 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 23:20 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your HKG to IST flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often 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 Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HKG and IST include:
Guangzhou Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Rs82,853 is the lowest price for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs155,006. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKG to IST if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HKG to IST by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
HKG's address is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong Intl Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Hong Kong Intl Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you have an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider booking a hotel near IST if you're on a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKG to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
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.
If you want to check out another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are highlights.



