Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 40 minutes.
Istanbul is six hours behind Tokyo and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are nine Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, pick the 10:15 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 10:35 with Turkish Airlines.
Your NRT to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between NRT and IST:
Incheon International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
At the moment, ج.م. 13,411 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 28,811. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NRT to IST.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from NRT to IST.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
70.53% of flights that take off from Narita International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Narita International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near NRT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NRT to IST in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key reasons to visit.
