Direct flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul

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Guangzhou

China

China

CAN

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Istanbul

Turkey

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

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Distance
4,895 miles  ·  (7,878 km)
Flight time
11 hours and 20 minutes
Airlines
  • China Southern
  • Turkish Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

Guangzhou to Istanbul Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CAN to IST, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Istanbul

What is the best time to visit Istanbul?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Istanbul are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Istanbul is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Airline-specific flight schedules from Guangzhou to Istanbul

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Guangzhou CAN to Istanbul IST. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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China Southern
China Southern flight schedulefrom Guangzhou to Istanbul

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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Guangzhou to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Guangzhou to Istanbul Flights

Flights from CAN to IST are operated 21 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 00:50 - 23:15. The earliest flight departs at 00:50, the last flight departs at 23:15. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul takes 11 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Guangzhou and Istanbul is 4,895 miles (or 7,878 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

How many flights per week are there from CAN to IST?

There are 21 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

11 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Istanbul.

How far is Istanbul from Guangzhou?

The distance from Guangzhou to Istanbul is 4,895 miles (7,878 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from CAN airport to IST airport?

China Southern and Turkish Airlines are flying nonstop from Guangzhou to Istanbul.

What alliances have direct flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Guangzhou to Istanbul.

What classes are available from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

Aircraft types that fly from Guangzhou to Istanbul:

  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

The earliest flight departs at 00:50 from Guangzhou and arrives at 07:10 at Istanbul.

What is the latest flight available from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

The latest flight departs at 23:15 from Guangzhou and arrives at 05:50 at Istanbul.

Popular flights from Guangzhou via Istanbul

Non-stop flights from CAN to IST

4,895 miles (7,878 km)  ·  11h 20m

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