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Cheapest flight ticket found	£340
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	9 hrs, 6 mins
Places to go	261
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	128

Istanbul to China flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to China? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £340. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Xi An.£340 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Xi An Xianyang.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Xi An Xianyang on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £340, select.

Chengdu.£352 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £352, select.

Shanghai.£356 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £356, select.

Shenzhen.£373 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £373, select.

Guangzhou.£374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £374, select.

Beijing.£375 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £375, select.

Chengdu.£375 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £375, select.

Hangzhou.£376 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Hangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Hangzhou on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £376, select.

Chongqing.£378 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Chongqing.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chongqing on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.

Yiwu.£383 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Yiwu.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Yiwu on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £383, select.

Urumqi.£385 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £385, select.

Nanjing.£386 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.

Changsha.£389 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Changsha.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Changsha on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £389, select.

Wenzhou.£389 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Wenzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Wenzhou on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £389, select.

Lanzhou.£392 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Lanzhou Zhongchuan International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.

Zhuhai.£392 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Zhuhai.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Zhuhai on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, 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 £340.

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 September. See if any of these flights in September 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 Xi An Xianyang. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from £340.

Take a look at Istanbul to Xi An Xianyang 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 AirAsia X.

Explore AirAsia X 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 £340.
You'll be travelling from Istanbul into Xi An Xianyang in Xi An with that fare.
For one-way travel, the lowest price right now is £161.
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, September 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 travellers' 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.