Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

Direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are available but represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 4.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

The typical direct flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou has a median duration of 10 hours and 30 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 7882 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 23 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

Historically, good prices on flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou have been frequent. This route is classified as having frequent good deals. This trend has been observed consistently across the trailing 30 days, indicating regular opportunities for travelers to find competitive fares.

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Istanbul to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

The journey from Istanbul to Guangzhou covers a substantial distance of 7882 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This means you should expect a significant travel duration, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

When looking for cheap flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou, fares typically range from $923–$1220, with a median price of $1069. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou, the data shows that July is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $337. May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $458. Following these, September presents a median fare of $984.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 4.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are rare, you will most often find itineraries with multiple stops.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Guangzhou takes approximately 10h 30m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 28h 5m. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Regular price: $570 - $1,006

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

The regular price range for this route is between 570 USD and 1006 USD. The current lowest deal is 484 USD with China Southern Airlines for travel from Dec 14-Dec 27.

now $484

Low $570

High $1,006

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou is May, with a median price of $458. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1191. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $458

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,191

Jan

Mar

May

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$663

$523

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$690

$523

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$675

$523

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$674

$523

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$670

$523

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$690

$527

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$775 → $558

28%

7 nights

Jan 9 - Jan 16

$739 → $545

26%

7 nights

Jan 4 - Jan 11

$739 → $545

26%

7 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 13

$739 → $545

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Istanbul - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $337.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 30m

Direct flights to Guangzhou typically take 10h 30m, while connecting flights average 28h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4.6% of recent fares are for direct flights, with most options having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers direct flights

China Southern Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

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

💸 Flights from ~$451

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International is a key arrival airport for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

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

💸 Flights from ~$451

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); ground transit can be affected by heavy road traffic.

💸 Flights from ~$447

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$2,373

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Dec 23

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$1,725

$1,130

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China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From IST

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Nov 11

Guangzhou, China

92% AI deal score

$2,401

$1,431

Save $970

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Business Class

From IST

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Dec 21

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$2,119

$1,353

Save $766

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From SAW

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Apr 11

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,075

$2,071

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Apr 09

Guangzhou, China

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1087. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1330. Even booking 60+ days out was slightly more expensive, with an average price of $1150 in the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $923 or less for a flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou is considered a good deal. The median price for this route was $1069. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $1220 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou, with a median price of $337. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $458. The annual median price for this route was $1069, indicating that some months offer significantly lower fares. September, with a median price of $984, was observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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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: $570 - $1,006

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

The regular price range for this route is between 570 USD and 1006 USD. The current lowest deal is 484 USD with China Southern Airlines for travel from Dec 14-Dec 27.

now $484

Low $570

High $1,006

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

May

Cheapest

Flights from $458

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,191

Jan

Mar

May

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$663

$523

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$690

$523

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$675

$523

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$674

$523

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$670

$523

One-way

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Guangzhou

Istanbul (IST) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$690

$527

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$775 → $558

28%

7 nights

Jan 9 - Jan 16

$739 → $545

26%

7 nights

Jan 4 - Jan 11

$739 → $545

26%

7 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 13

$739 → $545

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Istanbul - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $337.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 30m

Direct flights to Guangzhou typically take 10h 30m, while connecting flights average 28h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4.6% of recent fares are for direct flights, with most options having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers direct flights

China Southern Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a good option for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

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

💸 Flights from ~$451

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International is a key arrival airport for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

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

💸 Flights from ~$451

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

90% AI deal score

$3,075

$2,071

Save $1,004

From SAW

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Apr 09

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,072

$2,071

Save $1,001

From SAW

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Apr 09

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,070

$2,071

Save $999

From SAW

Elite

Apr 11

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,071

$2,071

Save $1,000

From SAW

Elite

Apr 11

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,070

$2,071

Save $999

From SAW

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Apr 09

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,074

$2,071

Save $1,003

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 near the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 10h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

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 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Dec 23

Nov 11

Dec 21

Apr 11

Apr 09

Apr 09

Apr 11

Apr 11

Apr 09

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?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

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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 near the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 10h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

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 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Dec 23

Nov 11

Dec 21

Apr 11

Apr 09

Apr 09

Apr 11

Apr 11

Apr 09

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?