Tokyo to Ankara (HND–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
HND–ESB had nonstop service from SAS, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,442 miles in 11h 17m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK SAS | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HND: JST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 12:00 PM in Ankara.
Japanese passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No fee, no eVisa needed. Passport must be valid for at least 5 months beyond the date of entry (Turkey uses 5 months, not the usual 6). One blank page required. At immigration in Istanbul (IST or SAW), processing is fast for Japanese nationals, typically under 10 minutes.
No advance registration or documentation is needed beyond your passport and a return or onward ticket. The 90-day limit applies to Turkey specifically, not shared with any other country. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a residence permit within the first 90 days at the local Directorate of Migration Management. Tourist extensions are not available at the airport.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita to Istanbul (IST) run about 12 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines. No other carrier operates nonstop on this route. Connections through Dubai, Doha, or Singapore are alternatives. Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY), trading at roughly 0.24 TRY per JPY. Istanbulkart (transit card) costs TRY 70 at metro stations and kiosks, with each ride costing TRY 15 to TRY 20 on metro, bus, tram, and ferries. No vaccination requirements.
Keikyu Line from Shinagawa reaches Haneda in 13 minutes (¥310). Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho takes 15–22 minutes (¥500). Both run frequently from 5am to midnight. Haneda's central location makes it by far the most convenient Tokyo airport.Taxis from central Tokyo cost ¥3,500–5,500 depending on destination and traffic. Limousine buses serve major hotels and stations (¥600–1,100). Ride-shares (GO, S.RIDE) are growing in Japan. The airport is 14km from central Tokyo, significantly closer than Narita.
HND–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HND to ESB
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) had nonstop service from SAS, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
HND to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HND to ESB is about 11 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,442 miles (8,757 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.