Istanbul to Chigasaki flights
Chigasaki lies 8,955 km (5,564 mi) north-east of Istanbul, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 14 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.
| Istanbul | Chigasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Japan |
| Population | 15.7 million | 242,798 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | HND, 42 km out |
Clocks in Chigasaki are 6 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 12 h 14 min journey lands 18 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chigasaki
Crossing from Turkey into Japan: money changes from the Lira to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Chigasaki
Chigasaki is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oshima Airport (OIM, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Oshima Airport (regional) | OIM | 62 km (39 mi) | 5,905 ft | 130 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chigasaki from Istanbul?
8,955 km (5,564 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Chigasaki by air?
About 12 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Chigasaki?
Chigasaki is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Chigasaki flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Chigasaki also has OIM.
What currency do I need in Chigasaki?
The Yen (JPY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.