Direct flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul CAN → IST

China Southern Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST), 3–4 times a week. The flight takes about 10h 36m and covers 4,898 miles (7,882 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $905. Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 18 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 27 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$637
Typical
$905
Most expensive
$1,306

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in September rather than October typically saves $45 on CAN → IST.

  • Sep 2026 $864
  • Oct 2026 $909

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 2 months we currently track.

How long you stay changes it too

  • 6–9 nights $909
  • 10–16 nights $843

Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $66 less than 6–9 nights.

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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 27 recent dates we priced, Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST) showed up to 1 nonstop departure a day, with the earliest around 01:10 and the latest around 23:00, operated by Turkish and China Southern.

01:10 07:35 08:50 09:00 09:20 23:00

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

More nonstops from Guangzhou

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

Yes, China Southern Airlines and Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST).

Which airlines fly direct from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

The nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul takes ~10h 36m (approximately 7882 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

Nonstop flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul operate 3–4×/week.

What is the on-time performance for flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

Round-trip flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST) start at $637, with a typical fare around $905. Based on 27 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

Across the 2 departure months we currently track, September 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Guangzhou to Istanbul, with typical fares around $864 — versus about $909 in October 2026, the most expensive.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

Typical round-trip fares from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $909 and around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $843. Medians from 27 recent fare combinations.

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