Travelling from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) departing from here.
10 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport flight.
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Istanbul. Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong.
With 11 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1:40am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from IST to HKG is with Turkish Airlines at 5:15pm.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to HKG.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Get to your destination in one go from Istanbul Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are available from here.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport taking off from IST.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and HKG is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Istanbul to HKG with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and HKG include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and HKG are:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to HKG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Reserve a hotel close to HKG if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
From Hong Kong International Airport, central Hong Kong is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
ر.ق. 1,193 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,733. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to HKG, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to HKG.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Hong Kong. February is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Istanbul to HKG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 20ºC.
More about Hong Kong
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hong Kong right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Hong Kong International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Hong Kong itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Hong Kong, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel around 113 kilometres northwest to Guangzhou to tick off its popular sights. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Shantou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 306 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong. No journey is complete without a visit to Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain.
