Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou accounted for 13% of all available options. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This suggests that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

The typical direct flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou has a median duration of 9 hours and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 16 hours and 30 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 7882 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou have been approximately 33% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $786, while connecting flights had a median price of $589. Direct flights represented about 15.6% of the available options in the trailing 90 days. This indicates a notable price difference for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Istanbul to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou cover a substantial distance of 7,882 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant travel distance means you should expect longer journey times and typically higher fares compared to shorter routes. Understanding the dynamics of this long-haul connection can help you plan your trip more effectively.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou, fares are significantly above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $484 to $1,058, with a median fare of $641. Currently, only about 13% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating a less favorable pricing environment for travelers at this time. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $439. Following September, July also offers competitive prices, with a median of $548. May is another relatively cheaper option, showing a median fare of $576, making these months potentially better for budget-conscious travelers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as only 13% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For the majority of journeys that involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should factor in additional time for layovers when planning your travel.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 18h 30m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common occurrence of connecting flights, so prepare for an extended travel day.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Regular price: $579 - $1,164

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou is $579 to $1164. The current lowest deal is $511 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Oct 19-Oct 29.

now $511

Low $579

High $1,164

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou is September, with a median price of $439. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1115. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $439

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,115

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$887

$551

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$893

$552

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$769

$526

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$824

$534

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$886

$534

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$900

$552

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

4 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 18

$893 → $522

42%

4 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 19

$893 → $523

41%

4 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 16

$888 → $523

41%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$886 → $535

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Istanbul - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Guangzhou are below the typical level at $511.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou, with a median price of $439.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 18h 30m

Flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou typically take 18h 30m, covering a long-haul distance of 7882 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers direct flights

China Southern Airlines is a direct option for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$509

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a good choice for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$541

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International is a major international hub with extensive domestic and growing global network.

📍 ~100 km from Guangzhou (reachable by high-speed rail, car); ground transit can be affected by heavy road traffic.

💸 Flights from ~$512

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $623. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $664, while waiting until 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $866. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $870, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $963.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou was considered to be $484 or less. The median price observed for this route was $641. Fares tended to increase, with 75% of prices being $1058 or less. This threshold of $484 represents the lower quartile of prices recorded over a 90-day period.

Historically, September has been the most affordable month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou, with a median price of $439. July also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $548. May was observed to have a median price of $576. The annual median price for this route was $641, indicating that these months typically offer prices below the yearly average.

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Istanbul to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Regular price: $579 - $1,164

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou is $579 to $1164. The current lowest deal is $511 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Oct 19-Oct 29.

now $511

Low $579

High $1,164

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

September

Cheapest

Flights from $439

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,115

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$887

$551

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$893

$552

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$769

$526

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$824

$534

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$886

$534

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$900

$552

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

4 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 18

$893 → $522

42%

4 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 19

$893 → $523

41%

4 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 16

$888 → $523

41%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$886 → $535

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Istanbul - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Guangzhou are below the typical level at $511.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou, with a median price of $439.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 18h 30m

Flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou typically take 18h 30m, covering a long-haul distance of 7882 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers direct flights

China Southern Airlines is a direct option for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$509

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a good choice for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$541

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Shenzhen Bao an International is a major international hub with extensive domestic and growing global network.

Guangzhou, China

93% AI deal score

$2,132

$1,285

Save $847

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Istanbul to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Guangzhou

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Istanbul - Guangzhou route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Average flight time is 18h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Southern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guangzhou

Best Elite deals to Guangzhou

Nov 16

Nov 04

Nov 16

Nov 23

Nov 20

Nov 30

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 06

Nov 30

Nov 02

Nov 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

When should I buy Istanbul to Guangzhou tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

What's the best month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

What's the flight time from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

How much do direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Istanbul

Flights to Guangzhou from other cities

Istanbul to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Guangzhou

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Istanbul - Guangzhou route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Average flight time is 18h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Southern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guangzhou

Best Elite deals to Guangzhou

Nov 16

Nov 04

Nov 16

Nov 23

Nov 20

Nov 30

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 06

Nov 30

Nov 02

Nov 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

When should I buy Istanbul to Guangzhou tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

What's the best month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou?