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Scan through all non-stop flights from Xi'an to Istanbul. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from XIY to IST, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
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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.
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.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Xi'an XIY to Istanbul IST, which is China Eastern. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from XIY to IST are operated twice a week. All flights depart at 01:30.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Xi'an to Istanbul takes 10 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Xi'an and Istanbul is 4,231 miles (or 6,809 km).
There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
There are 2 flights per week flying from Xi'an to Istanbul (as of April 2026).
10 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Xi'an to Istanbul.
The distance from Xi'an to Istanbul is 4,231 miles (6,809 kilometers).
China Eastern is the only airline flying nonstop from Xi'an to Istanbul.
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Xi'an to Istanbul.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Xi'an to Istanbul:
The earliest flight departs at 01:30 from Xi'an and arrives at 07:00 at Istanbul.
The latest flight departs at 01:30 from Xi'an and arrives at 07:00 at Istanbul.
4,231 miles (6,809 km) · 10h 30m
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