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Flights from Hong Kong to Istanbul

Compare 2 flight options on JAL

* Based on 288 flight price data points (fetched: 2026-02-14 〜 2026-02-22). Not real-time data and may not cover all departure dates. Please check the airline's official website for the latest fares and availability.

Lowest Fare$1,044.00
Flight Time16h 30m - 22h 35m
StopsUp to 2 stops

Fares by Cabin Class

Economy$1,044 ~ $1,999
Business$4,735 ~ $6,938

Available Route Options

2 different routing options available for this route

Outbound/ReturnFlight TimeStopsEconomyBusiness
OutboundHKG Hong Kong → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → FRA Frankfurt → HKG Hong Kong
18h 5m16h 30m
1stop1stop
$1,044~$4,735~
OutboundHKG Hong Kong → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → MUC Munich → FRA Frankfurt → HKG Hong Kong
18h 5m22h 35m
1stop2stop
$1,194~$4,770~
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Miles & Status Points Earning

(when crediting to JAL Mileage Bank)

When crediting this Japan Airlines flight to JAL Mileage Bank, you earn both FLY ON Points (for elite status) and Miles (for award tickets). Here's how they work:

  • FLY ON Points: FLY ON Points are used for elite status qualification. Accumulate enough points within a calendar year to achieve higher status tiers, which unlock benefits like lounge access, priority boarding, bonus miles, and complimentary upgrades. Status points are calculated based on fare price or flight distance depending on the airline.
  • Miles: Miles are your reward currency for free flights. Redeem accumulated miles for award tickets on the airline and its partners. Miles earned depend on flight distance and your booking class. Higher booking classes earn more miles per flight.

The "FLY ON Points/$100" and "Miles/$100" columns show earning efficiency - higher numbers mean better value for your money. Compare different cabin classes to find the best balance between comfort and mileage earning.

As a oneworld member, Japan Airlines flights can be credited to partner programs. Compare earning potential:Executive Club, AAdvantage

CabinFareFLY ON PointsFLY ON Points/$100MilesMiles/$100
Economy$1,044 - $1,9996,848 - 8,221386 - 7276,848 - 8,221386 - 727
Business$4,735 - $6,93817,122 - 18,840272 - 36217,122 - 18,840272 - 362
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Flight Itineraries & Booking Class Details

Browse 2 available flight options from Hong Kong to Istanbul. Each itinerary shows the route, layover cities, flight duration, and detailed fare information.

📘What are booking classes?

Even within the same Economy cabin, tickets have hidden categories called "booking classes." Cheaper tickets get lower booking classes (Q, V, etc.) while expensive tickets get higher ones (Y, B, etc.). This dramatically affects how many miles you earn. On popular dates, cheaper booking classes sell out first, so closer to departure you may only find expensive fares—which do earn more miles. Click any fare to see the calculation details.

💡Smart booking tips

To maximize miles earned per dollar spent, look for fares with higher "Points/cost" or "Miles/cost" values. However, keep in mind that booking class also affects change/cancellation flexibility—cheaper fares often have stricter policies.

Flight List
HKGHong Kong → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(18.1h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → HKGHong Kong(16.5h+)
13,698 mi
Economy (Booking Class S)
$1,044 - $1,689
6,848FLY ON Points405-656 FLY ON Points/$100
6,848Miles405-656 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class W, W, S, S)
$1,095 - $1,740
6,848FLY ON Points394-625 FLY ON Points/$100
6,848Miles394-625 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class Q, Q, S, S)
$1,131 - $1,868
8,218FLY ON Points440-727 FLY ON Points/$100
8,218Miles440-727 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H, H, S, S)
$1,218 - $1,964
8,218FLY ON Points418-675 FLY ON Points/$100
8,218Miles418-675 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U, U, S, S)
$1,297 - $1,748
8,218FLY ON Points470-634 FLY ON Points/$100
8,218Miles470-634 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V, V, H, H)
$1,317 - $1,804
8,218FLY ON Points456-624 FLY ON Points/$100
8,218Miles456-624 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N, N, E, E)
$1,951 - $3,001
11,643FLY ON Points388-597 FLY ON Points/$100
11,643Miles388-597 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E, E, N, N)
$1,952 - $3,385
11,643FLY ON Points344-597 FLY ON Points/$100
11,643Miles344-597 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class G, G, N, N)
$2,294 - $4,153
11,643FLY ON Points280-508 FLY ON Points/$100
11,643Miles280-508 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D, D, C, C)
$4,735 - $5,265
17,122FLY ON Points325-362 FLY ON Points/$100
17,122Miles325-362 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C)
$4,927 - $5,944
17,122FLY ON Points288-348 FLY ON Points/$100
17,122Miles288-348 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class J, J, D, D)
$5,374 - $6,904
18,834FLY ON Points273-351 FLY ON Points/$100
18,834Miles273-351 Miles/$100
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HKGHong Kong → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(18.1h+)ISTIstanbul → MUCMunich → FRAFrankfurt → HKGHong Kong(22.6h+)
13,704 mi
Economy (Booking Class S, S, V, V, V)
$1,194 - $1,724
6,850FLY ON Points397-574 FLY ON Points/$100
6,850Miles397-574 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class W, W, V, V, V)
$1,245 - $1,775
6,850FLY ON Points386-550 FLY ON Points/$100
6,850Miles386-550 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class Q, Q, V, V, V)
$1,373 - $1,903
8,220FLY ON Points432-599 FLY ON Points/$100
8,220Miles432-599 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H, H, V, V, V)
$1,460 - $1,999
8,220FLY ON Points411-563 FLY ON Points/$100
8,220Miles411-563 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U, U, V, V, V)
$1,540 - $1,783
8,220FLY ON Points461-534 FLY ON Points/$100
8,220Miles461-534 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V, V, U, U, U)
$1,579 - $1,839
8,221FLY ON Points447-521 FLY ON Points/$100
8,221Miles447-521 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$2,255 - $2,652
13,704FLY ON Points517-608 FLY ON Points/$100
13,704Miles517-608 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class G, G, E, E, E)
$2,713 - $4,187
13,704FLY ON Points327-505 FLY ON Points/$100
13,704Miles327-505 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N, N, G, G, G)
$2,754 - $3,036
11,649FLY ON Points384-423 FLY ON Points/$100
11,649Miles384-423 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D, D, C, C, C)
$4,770 - $5,255
17,128FLY ON Points326-359 FLY ON Points/$100
17,128Miles326-359 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C)
$5,569 - $5,979
17,128FLY ON Points287-308 FLY ON Points/$100
17,128Miles287-308 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class J, J, C, C, C)
$6,016 - $6,938
18,840FLY ON Points272-313 FLY ON Points/$100
18,840Miles272-313 Miles/$100
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FAQ

You can earn between 6,848 and 18,840 Status Points depending on booking class. Economy: 6,848–8,221. Business: 17,122–18,840. Premium Economy/Economy (Mixed): 11,643–13,704.

The lowest fare starts at $1,044. Economy from $1,044. Business from $4,735. Premium Economy/Economy (Mixed) from $1,951.

Economy class offers better Status Points per cost. Economy: up to 726.6, Business: up to 361.6.

Yes. Lufthansa flights can also be credited to: Premium Points (ANA), Status Miles (TK), PQP (UA), Elite Miles (SQ).

The shortest flight time is approximately 18.1h.

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