Flights from Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Flying between Hong Kong International to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 4 airliners offering direct flights including Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, Hong Kong Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 10 Hours 13 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport from Hong Kong International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Hong Kong International Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Hong Kong International Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Hong Kong International Airport
- Buses to Hong Kong International Airport
- Taxis to Hong Kong International Airport
- Train Services to/near Hong Kong International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Find hotels close to Istanbul Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
Please see below the airlines that fly from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 02:30 | 22:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Hong Kong Airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10:30 | 22:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Lufthansa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 01:00 | 18:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 02:30 and 22:30.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 10:30
17:55
22:30
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| Tuesday | 02:30
10:30
22:30
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| Wednesday | 11:30
22:30
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| Thursday | 10:30
18:25
22:30
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| Friday | 01:00
07:10
15:50
22:30
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| Saturday | 10:30
22:30
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| Sunday | 22:30
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Flights to Istanbul Airport are also available from airports close to Hong Kong International. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou to Istanbul | 0 | 10 Hours 4 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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