Istanbul Airport Transit: Visa Rules and How Long to Allow (2026)
Istanbul airport transit visa rules as of October 2026: when you can stay airside without one, who needs an e-Visa, and how many hours to leave IST.
Nonstop from Istanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
5,567 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Terminal 1, nicknamed the "Big Bird", opened in 1993, replacing the smaller 1970 terminal complex, which was located where the current Terminal 3 stands. It is exclusively used for domestic flights within Japan and is served by Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines, and StarFlyer's routes.
From Wikipedia, retrieved 2026-10-28. Terminal assignments change: check with your airline and the airport's website.
Istanbul airport transit visa rules as of October 2026: when you can stay airside without one, who needs an e-Visa, and how many hours to leave IST.
Transit visa rules by hub, 2026: which airports let you connect airside without a visa, and why the US and Mexico have no sterile transit.
Tokyo Haneda (HND) to downtown Tokyo by Keikyu, monorail, limousine bus, taxi or app ride: which to pick, when, and what to check before you land.
How early to arrive at Tokyo Haneda (HND) for domestic and international flights: how airline cut-offs, terminals, bus gates and trains affect timing.
About 11h 20m gate to gate for the 8,959 km (5,567 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
ANA and Turkish Airlines, with about 1.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).