Itami to Istanbul flights
Istanbul lies 8,732 km (5,426 mi) north-west of Itami, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Itami | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Turkey |
| Population | 198,138 | 15.7 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ITM, 4 km out | SAW, 33 km out |
Clocks in Istanbul are 6 h behind Itami right now, so a 11 h 57 min journey lands only 5 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Istanbul
Crossing from Japan into Turkey: money changes from the Yen to the Lira (TRY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Itami
Itami is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 23 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 42 km), Konotori Tajima Airport (TJH, 98 km).
Arriving in Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 33 km (21 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 34 km (21 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 87 km (54 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,732 km (5,426 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Istanbul from Itami?
8,732 km (5,426 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Itami.
How long does it take to get from Itami to Istanbul by air?
About 11 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Itami and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Itami to Istanbul flights?
Typically Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Istanbul also has IST, TEQ, YEI.
What currency do I need in Istanbul?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Istanbul?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.