What this Istanbul & Tokyo page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Istanbul (IST, SAW) and Tokyo (NRT, HND) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight — 61 in all, across 37 countries and 8 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from IST and from TYO, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far your options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick — Kathmandu is the most balanced destination here before opening the full table to sort all 61 shared routes. When you are ready to filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Istanbul and Tokyo already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Istanbul and Tokyo. The spread runs from Osaka close by to Mexico City at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from IST and from TYO — when those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Istanbul and Tokyo. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 61 in total across 8 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
98% of these routes fly year-round, with 1 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Istanbul and Tokyo share?
Istanbul and Tokyo share 61 destinations reachable nonstop from both metros, across 37 countries and 8 regions.
What is the closest place both Istanbul and Tokyo can fly to nonstop?
Osaka is the closest shared nonstop destination for Istanbul and Tokyo.
Where should travelers from Istanbul and Tokyo meet halfway?
Kathmandu is the most balanced shared destination — roughly equidistant by flight distance for both cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Istanbul and Tokyo?
Mexico City is the farthest destination both Istanbul and Tokyo can reach nonstop.
Explore Istanbul + Tokyo on the interactive map
Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region. Get prices — and share the results with your group.
Last updated: August 24, 2026