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Cheapest plane ticket found	$473
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	9 hrs, 6 mins
Places to go	261
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	146

Istanbul to China flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best roundtrip flight from Istanbul to China? If you want to travel next month, roundtrip fares start from $477. Find the lowest prices on one-way and roundtrip flight tickets right here.

Shanghai.$473 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Sat, Nov 7.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, Nov 7, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.

Yining.$473 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 2, returning Wed, Dec 23.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Yining.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departing from Yining on Wed, Dec 23, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.

Urumqi.$477 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 16, returning Fri, Oct 23.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, Oct 16, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departing from Urumqi on Fri, Oct 23, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $477, select.

Xi An.$484 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28, returning Mon, Oct 12.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Xi An Xianyang on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.

Chengdu.$499 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 25, returning Sun, Jan 3.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Dec 25, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, Jan 3, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.

Guangzhou.$502 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 14, returning Tue, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Guangzhou on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.

Yiwu.$504 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 21, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Sep 21, arriving in Yiwu.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Yiwu on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $504, select.

Hangzhou.$505 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28, returning Tue, Oct 13.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Hangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Hangzhou on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $505, select.

Beijing.$506 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 23, returning Tue, Jan 5.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Dec 23, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Beijing Daxing on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

Chengdu.$508 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Wed, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departing from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.

Chongqing.$510 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14, returning Wed, Sep 23.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Chongqing.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Chongqing on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $510, select.

Shenzhen.$512 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12, returning Thu, Oct 15.Round-trip flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.

Qingdao.$527 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 29, returning Sun, Dec 6.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Nov 29, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Qingdao on Sun, Dec 6, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $527, select.

Shenyang.$529 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 26, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in Shenyang.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Shenyang on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.

Zhuhai.$529 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 7, returning Sun, Dec 13.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Zhuhai.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Zhuhai on Sun, Dec 13, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.

Sanya.$530 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 7, returning Sun, Dec 13.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Sanya.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Sanya on Sun, Dec 13, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $530, select.

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Flights from Istanbul to China FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to China from Istanbul?

The cheapest flight from Istanbul to China costs $473.

Explore the different prices of flights from Istanbul to China and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to China?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to China is November. See if any of these flights in November suit you.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to China flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Istanbul to China is Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $473.

Take a look at Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong flights.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to China?

The average flight time from Istanbul to China is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to China from Istanbul?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to China from Istanbul is China Southern.

Explore China Southern flight ticket options today.

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is Sichuan Airlines.

Cheapest flights to China from Istanbul

How to find cheap flights from Istanbul to China

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul to China is currently $473.
You'll be traveling from Istanbul into Shanghai Pudong in Shanghai with that fare.
For one-way travel, the lowest price right now is $202.
Not sure where to fly into yet? Enter 'China' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
China has around 75 international airports, so you can choose from plenty of arrival options.
Broaden your search by choosing 'Add nearby airports.' This will compare prices across the closest airports at both your departure and destination points, which could help you save.
Get the flight you want at a price you'll like by booking early. Leave it late and you might have to compromise on cost, timing or airline.
Know the moment fares change. Download the Skyscanner app, set up a Price Alert, and we'll let you know when prices rise or drop.

Best time to fly from Istanbul to China

If you're trying to keep costs low, November is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Istanbul to China.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to fly in general, with prices dipping during the quieter midweek period.
The height of the travel season in China runs through April, July and August. July is the busiest month and the perfect time to visit if you want a packed calendar of events.
Alternatively, avoid the peak season surge by searching for flights in February, March and December. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.

Flights from Istanbul to China: what to expect

Take your pick from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul.
Around five airports throughout China can be reached on a nonstop flight from Istanbul.
Roughly 72 direct flights operate every week between Istanbul and cities across China.
The main airlines flying this route include:
When it comes to the most popular routes from Istanbul to China, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing are often on travelers' shortlists.
The fastest flight reaches Urumqi in about 6 hours 5 minutes, compared to roughly 10 hours 30 minutes if you're heading to Hong Kong.
The average journey on this route comes in at around 9 hours 20 minutes.

Popular places to visit in China

Shanghai

One of the most popular destinations for Istanbul to China flights, Shanghai heads up the list of places to visit. Kick off your sightseeing at well-known attractions like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Shanghai's main airports are Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA). You'll find some excellent flight deals between the two.
Browse the range of hotels in Shanghai and pair your trip with a stay you'll love.

Beijing

Big-name draws in Beijing include The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are the main ways to fly in.
That same magic that powers our flight search can also help you find the best-value stays around. Use it to compare prices and availability across hotels in Beijing.

Chengdu

Well-known sights to cross off while you're in this part of Sichuan include Sichuan Tower of China, Jinli Street and Sichuan Museum.
Most flights arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). You can also fly into Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
From short stays to longer trips, hotels in Chengdu cater to all types of budgets and styles.

Visiting China for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Know the entry rules before you go. Rules can change depending on your passport, length of stay and reason for travel. Always check with reliable sources like your airline or the local embassy.
You'll be using the Chinese yuan (CNY) for everyday spending. Credit and debit cards are only accepted in large businesses, so it's a good idea to have another payment method.
China has a population of roughly 1.4 billion. The capital city is Beijing.
Standard time zones within this destination vary, from UTC+6 to UTC+8.
Pick the season that matches how you like to explore, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in China.
Plan your visit around January if you prefer cooler conditions.
August is usually the wettest time of year, while March is the driest.
Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival are among the biggest events here. Think about booking your Istanbul to China flight around moments like these for a travel experience beyond the ordinary.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Locked in that cheap flight from Istanbul to China? Now decide where you'll stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in China and filter your search by location, budget and more. Also browse car rental options in China and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.

China hotels and car rentals

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