Flying from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) departing from here.
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport flight is 11 hours 15 minutes.
Tokyo Haneda International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is six hours ahead of Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), with 13 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IST to HND is the 2am Turkish Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 6:10pm with ANA.
Your flight from Istanbul to HND won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Fly without interruptions from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) operate from here.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport departing from IST.
The top choice among passengers flying between IST and HND is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to HND. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and HND:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to HND flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Reserve a hotel near HND if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport flight.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Getting from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
Central Tokyo is around 19 kilometres from Tokyo Haneda International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
$719 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Return flights start at $934. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Istanbul to HND by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to HND.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). March is the busiest month to travel to Tokyo. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
When booking your Istanbul to HND plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tokyo Haneda International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Tokyo when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Tokyo Skytree followed by Fushimi Inari Daimyojin and Sensho-ji.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
Toyohashi is another essential stop in Japan and is around 241 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari.