← FlightMVP

Flights between Hong Kong (HKG) and Istanbul (IST)

Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong ↔ Istanbul Airport, Turkey

A direct route between Hong Kong and Istanbul appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
8,006 km
4,975 miles
Est. flight time
10h 30m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~5h
varies with DST
View this route on the live map →Search fares on Skyscanner ↗

Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Hong Kong

Jan
18°
23/13
25mm
Feb
19°
24/14
50mm
Mar
22°
27/17
80mm
Apr
25°
30/20
175mm
May
29°
34/24
305mm
Jun
30°
35/25
455mm
Jul
31°
36/26
380mm
Aug
31°
36/26
365mm
Sep
30°
35/25
250mm
Oct
28°
33/23
110mm
Nov
24°
29/19
40mm
Dec
20°
25/15
25mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Hong Kong from Istanbul?

Hong Kong (HKG) and Istanbul (IST) are around 8,006 km (4,975 miles) apart — an estimated 10h 30m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the HKG–IST route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Istanbul?

Time difference ~ 5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Turkey?

Across Turkey, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.