Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.
Hong Kong is five hours ahead of Istanbul and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Each week, there are nine Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, select the 01:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 02:05 with Turkish Airlines.
Your IST to HKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Hong Kong (and perhaps some other great corners of China!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IST and HKG include:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Dubai Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
$298 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $565. These fares can change based on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to HKG.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to HKG.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 30 miles from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 20 miles from the center of Hong Kong. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Hong Kong in April.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is August, with temperatures ranging between 79ºF and 90ºF. Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Hong Kong International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 52ºF and 68ºF then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hong Kong. Around 80 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Shenzhen is another must-experience destination in China and is around 17 miles north-west of Hong Kong. No trip is complete without a visit to Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.