Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport.
Tokyo is six hours ahead of Istanbul and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Flights from IST to NRT start from 15:25 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 15:50 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are nine weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IST to NRT flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Tokyo (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Japan!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and NRT include:
Incheon International Airport
Kansai International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport flight is Rs84,950. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs154,412. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IST to NRT, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Landing cheap flights from IST to NRT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Narita International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to the centre of Tokyo has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tokyo. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Narita International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IST to NRT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without experiencing Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.