Hong Kong to Istanbul (HKG–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HKG–IST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 4,976 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: HX, NZ | 19 | 33F, 77W, 77X, 789 | 10h18-14h | – | Star Alliance | HX, NZ |
| LH Lufthansa | 6 | 77X | 10h38-11h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Istanbul from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→IST | MFM→IST | SZX→IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 11h 20m | 14h 5m | 11h 10m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 1:00 PM in Istanbul.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No eVisa or advance authorization is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.
The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.
Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.
HKG–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to IST
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to IST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to IST is about 11 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,976 miles (8,007 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Hamad and Shymkent. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).