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Flights from Okinawa to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Okinawa to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Taipei or Hong Kong, about 15h 20m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 31m
Okinawa to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey13h 31mVia Taipei, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Okinawa to Istanbul
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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OKA Taipei (TPE) IST
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat16:15 OKA16:28 TPE2h 32m connection19:00 TPE01:35 ISTStarlux Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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OKA Hong Kong (HKG) IST
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed14:00 OKA15:24 HKG3h 36m connection19:00 HKG00:52 ISTHong Kong Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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OKA Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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OKA Tokyo (HND) IST
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines
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OKA Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
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OKA Osaka (KIX) IST
Leg 1: Japan Transocean Air, Jetstar Japan, Peach · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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 31mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -6hIstanbul vs Okinawa
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- OKA → IST, SAW
Flights from Okinawa to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Okinawa to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Hong Kong and Shanghai. 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 Okinawa to Istanbul?
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 Okinawa and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG) and Tokyo (HND). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Okinawa and Istanbul?
Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Okinawa and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Okinawa.





