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Flight deals from Istanbul to Osaka

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Osaka? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$1,113. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Osaka.C$518 per passenger.Departing Sat., Dec. 19.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sat., Dec. 19, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$518, select.
Osaka.C$565 per passenger.Departing Tue., Oct. 13.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Tue., Oct. 13, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$565, select.
Osaka.C$576 per passenger.Departing Fri., Sep. 18.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Fri., Sep. 18, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$576, select.
Osaka.C$584 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jul. 29.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Wed., Jul. 29, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$584, select.
Osaka.C$590 per passenger.Departing Sat., Jan. 23.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Sat., Jan. 23, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$590, select.
Osaka.C$601 per passenger.Departing Fri., Nov. 20.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Fri., Nov. 20, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$601, select.
Osaka.C$606 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 10.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed., Mar. 10, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$606, select.
Osaka.C$607 per passenger.Departing Tue., Feb. 2.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue., Feb. 2, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$607, select.
Osaka.C$611 per passenger.Departing Fri., Aug. 7.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Istanbul on Fri., Aug. 7, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$611, select.
Osaka.C$673 per passenger.Departing Fri., Apr. 2.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Fri., Apr. 2, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$673, select.
Osaka.C$679 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jun. 21.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Mon., Jun. 21, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$679, select.
Osaka.C$695 per passenger.Departing Sat., May 22.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sat., May 22, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$695, select.
Osaka.C$741 per passenger.Departing Tue., Jul. 13.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue., Jul. 13, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$741, select.
Osaka.C$1,389 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jun. 9.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed., Jun. 9, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,389, select.
Osaka.C$1,390 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jan. 4.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon., Jan. 4, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,390, select.
Osaka.C$1,391 per passenger.Departing Mon., Feb. 8.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon., Feb. 8, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,391, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Osaka

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Osaka flights are currently cheapest in December.
Jul.
from C$584
Aug.
from C$611
Sep.
from C$576
Oct.
from C$565
Nov.
from C$601
Dec.
from C$518
Jan.
from C$590
Feb.
from C$607
Mar.
from C$606
Apr.
from C$673
May
from C$695
Jun.
from C$679

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Osaka?

Alternative Istanbul to Osaka routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Istanbul to Osaka? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Itami Domestic (Osaka)

11km from central Osaka
Closest
from C$644
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Kobe

26km from central Osaka
from C$656
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Kansai International (Osaka)

38km from central Osaka
Cheapest
from C$518
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Istanbul to Osaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$518
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time10 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Osaka: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Osaka: Itami Domestic (Osaka), Kobe and Kansai International (Osaka).
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Osaka is C$845. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Osaka.
Turkish Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Istanbul to Osaka.
As of July 2026, there are 30 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Osaka.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Osaka is usually November.
If you're flying from Istanbul Airport, the cheapest airport near Osaka is Kansai International (Osaka) – which is 38.0 km away from the centre of Osaka. We've found flights into this airport from C$845.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Osaka on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Osaka but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Osaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Osaka, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Air China and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Osaka.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Osaka: what you need to know

  • Around 13 hours 8 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka.

  • Osaka is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul, where Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located. Osaka operates on the UTC+9 timezone.

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the most traveled route, with 9 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from IST to KIX is with Turkish Airlines at 02:15. Choose the first departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 02:00 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • Leave enough time to catch your flight from IST to Osaka. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can reserve a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka. Start your journey at IST and end it at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

  • Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka.

  • We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from IST to Osaka that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Narita International Airport (NRT)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • You don't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey) and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before reserving your flight tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.

  • Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • After an easy start to your vacation? Stay near IST. Whether you're taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Osaka

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka is C$518. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$845. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to Osaka.

  • April is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from IST to Osaka. There's no need to check every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.

Airports in Osaka

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Itami Airport (ITM)

  • Central Osaka is approximately 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM). After your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 18 minutes.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to ITM. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from IST to Osaka:

Best time to go to Osaka

  • June is the busiest month to board a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Osaka, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.

  • Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from IST to Osaka sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Osaka

  • Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Osaka:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are must-do's during your Osaka adventure.

Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental

  • Choose one of our car rentals in Osaka and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Osaka.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Osaka

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