Travelling from Istanbul to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Narita International Airport (NRT).
Hop on a direct Istanbul to Narita International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 15 minutes.
Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is six hours ahead of Istanbul.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Narita International Airport (NRT). Take your pick of 7 direct services every week. Turkish Airlines operates a 3:20pm departure between IST and NRT.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to NRT.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Narita International Airport (NRT) depart from this terminal.
When taking off from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Narita International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from IST to NRT.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to NRT with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and NRT include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Narita International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Narita International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and NRT are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to NRT flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Narita International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near NRT:
Go where the road takes you with a Narita International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Istanbul to Narita International Airport flight.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Narita International Airport (NRT)
$575 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Narita International Airport. A return flight starts from $881. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to NRT, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Narita International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Narita International Airport (NRT). July is the peak month for travel to Tokyo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
When booking your Istanbul to NRT flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Narita International Airport in February when temperatures are between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Narita International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are must-visits when exploring Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Nagoya is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Around 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, Shizuoka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.