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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 Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs226,570. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.Rs99,119 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs99,119, select.
Istanbul.Rs99,823 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs99,823, select.
Istanbul.Rs103,993 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,993, select.
Istanbul.Rs106,655 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,655, select.
Istanbul.Rs106,696 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,696, select.
Istanbul.Rs107,177 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs107,177, select.
Istanbul.Rs107,504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs107,504, select.
Istanbul.Rs113,734 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,734, select.
Istanbul.Rs118,176 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jeju Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,176, select.
Istanbul.Rs123,265 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs123,265, select.
Istanbul.Rs123,272 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jun.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs123,272, select.
Istanbul.Rs124,694 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Air Seoul.Outbound indirect flight with Air Seoul, departs from Tokyo Narita on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,694, select.
Istanbul.Rs145,507 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs145,507, select.
Istanbul.Rs264,792 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs264,792, select.
Istanbul.Rs266,399 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tokyo Narita on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs266,399, select.
Istanbul.Rs266,991 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Tokyo Narita on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs266,991, 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 October.
Jul
from Rs124,694
Aug
from Rs118,176
Sep
from Rs107,504
Oct
from Rs99,119
Nov
from Rs99,823
Dec
from Rs103,993
Jan
from Rs113,734
Feb
from Rs106,696
Mar
from Rs106,655
Apr
from Rs123,265
May
from Rs107,177
Jun
from Rs123,272

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul

Tokyo Narita to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from Rs108,008
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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from Rs99,119
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Tokyo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs99,119
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time13 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week30

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul is Rs201,414. 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 29 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 30 flights per week flying from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 29 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.

Currently, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport is 13 hours 20 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is six hours behind Tokyo.

  • Flights from NRT to IST start at 10:15 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 10:45 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are ten weekly Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your NRT to IST flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NRT and IST:

    • Incheon International Airport

    • Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport

    • Hanoi Airport

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

  • Rs99,119 is currently the best price for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs201,414. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NRT to IST if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from NRT to IST is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

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

  • Of all flights departing from Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Tokyo Narita Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to NRT? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When reserving your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Istanbul Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from NRT to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

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

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Tokyo to Istanbul

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