Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is 11 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is six hours ahead of Istanbul.
Each week, there are ten Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, pick the 15:20 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:50 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your IST to NRT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Tokyo (and then seeing more of Japan!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between IST and NRT:
Incheon International Airport
Cairo Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Rs111,298 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs182,681. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from IST to NRT, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to NRT.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IST:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near NRT:
Travel at your own speed with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and discover more of Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to NRT in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key reasons to visit.


