Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights accounted for 13% of all available options from Istanbul to Guangzhou. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stops was typically one. While direct options are available, connecting flights are more common on this route. Travelers should consider both options when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

The typical direct flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou has a duration of approximately 9 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 7882 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of about 16 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when making their travel plans.

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. Travelers may find more economical fares by opting for routes with stopovers.

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Istanbul to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Fares for cheap flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou typically range from $484–$1058, with a median of $641. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, with only 13% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou, consider traveling in September, when the median fare is around $439. Other relatively inexpensive months include July, with a median of $548, and May, where the median fare is $576.

Most itineraries for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou connect at least once, with only 13% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Guangzhou takes about 18h 30m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Istanbul and Guangzhou is approximately 7882 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Regular price: $561 - $911

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou typically range from $561 to $911. The current lowest deal is $512 with Air China, for travel from Sep 9 to Sep 20.

now $512

Low $561

High $911

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

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Aug

Sep

Oct

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$1,003

$746

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$977

$748

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$880

$684

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$950

$725

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$922

$650

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$889

$648

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$922 → $650

30%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$1,003 → $746

26%

2 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 7

$895 → $648

28%

1 night

Aug 4 - Aug 5

$907 → $661

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Istanbul - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares are below the typical level, with 13% of recent fares considered a good price.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 30m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with 13% direct flights and a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers direct flights

China Southern Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Guangzhou.

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

💸 Flights from ~$538

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$538

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Cheapest

Consider Shenzhen for its extensive flight network and excellent high-speed rail and bus connectivity to Guangzhou.

📍 ~110 km from Guangzhou (reachable by high-speed rail and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$581

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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. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with fares averaging $664 for tickets purchased 0-6 days out. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also showed higher average prices, around $963.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou is considered to be $484 or less. The median price for this route was $641. Fares observed at the 75th percentile were around $1058, indicating that prices can vary significantly. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $484 threshold.

Historically, September has been the most affordable month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou, with a median price of $439. July also presented lower median fares at $548, followed by May at $576. The annual median price for this route was $641. Travelers looking for cost savings may consider planning their trips during these months.

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Istanbul to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Most itineraries for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou connect at least once, with only 13% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Guangzhou takes about 18h 30m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Istanbul and Guangzhou is approximately 7882 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Regular price: $561 - $911

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou typically range from $561 to $911. The current lowest deal is $512 with Air China, for travel from Sep 9 to Sep 20.

now $512

Low $561

High $911

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$1,003

$746

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$977

$748

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$880

$684

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$950

$725

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$922

$650

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

IndiGo

$889

$648

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$922 → $650

30%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$1,003 → $746

26%

2 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 7

$895 → $648

28%

1 night

Aug 4 - Aug 5

$907 → $661

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou