Flights from Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £914.37

One-way from £498.24

Flying between Hong Kong International to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 3 airliners offering direct flights including Hong Kong Airlines, Air New Zealand 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!

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
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines321131100:2022:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Hong Kong Airlines111111105:1522:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand111111105:1522:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Hong Kong International to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 00:20

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
05:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4851
Hong Kong AirlinesHX3671
Turkish AirlinesTK71
15:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6391
16:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6491
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Tuesday
00:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6391
05:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4851
Hong Kong AirlinesHX3671
Turkish AirlinesTK71
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Wednesday
05:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4851
Hong Kong AirlinesHX3671
Turkish AirlinesTK71
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Thursday
22:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4851
Hong Kong AirlinesHX3671
Turkish AirlinesTK71
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Friday
05:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK71
07:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6489
07:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6091
22:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4851
Hong Kong AirlinesHX3671
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Saturday
22:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4851
Hong Kong AirlinesHX3671
Turkish AirlinesTK71
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Sunday
05:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air New ZealandNZ4851
Hong Kong AirlinesHX3671
Turkish AirlinesTK71
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Guangzhou to Istanbul 010 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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Flight Price FAQ - Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT Turkish Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Hong Kong HKG to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Hong Kong HKG to Istanbul IST is £498.24 ($631 €579.19)
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DIRECT Turkish Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Hong Kong HKG to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Hong Kong HKG to Istanbul IST is £914.37 ($1158 €1062.93)
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from Hong Kong HKG to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Hong Kong HKG to Istanbul IST is £225.83 ($286 €262.52)
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest return flight from Hong Kong HKG to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Hong Kong HKG to Istanbul IST is £368.75 ($467 €428.66)
£368.75
$467 | €428.66
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Flight Info FAQ - Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Hong Kong to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Istanbul (IST): Air New Zealand, Hong Kong Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul?
The flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul is 8,005KM or 4,974 miles.
How long does the flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul takes 10 Hours 13 Minutes.

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