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Connecting route · Turkiye → Japan

Flights from Istanbul to Okinawa

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Okinawa. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 13h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 31m
ISTOKAICN

Istanbul to Okinawa at a glance

Fastest journey13h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Okinawa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Seoul (ICN) OKA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 59m
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2
IST Shanghai (PVG) OKA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m
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3
IST Tokyo (HND) OKA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 40m
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4
IST Taipei (TPE) OKA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air
Same alliance ~13h 49m
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5
IST Hong Kong (HKG) OKA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 20m
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6
IST Osaka (KIX) OKA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Transocean Air, Jetstar Japan, Peach
Self-transfer likely ~15h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,815 km5,474 miles
Journey time
13h 31mestimate
Time difference
+6hOkinawa vs Istanbul
Currency in Okinawa
JPY
Airports
IST, SAW → OKA

Flights from Istanbul to Okinawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Okinawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Okinawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,815 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Okinawa?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Tokyo (HND) and Taipei (TPE). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Okinawa?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Okinawa?
Okinawa is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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