Chengdu to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Chengdu to Istanbul is €213 with AirAsia X (checked on 6 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €213, departing 21 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 42Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €502, departing 14 Jan 2027, back 24 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €282, departing 21 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways (10)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 10h 10m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 6,665 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 10h 10m
- Airlines seen
- Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways (10)
- Alternative airports
- TFU, SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Sichuan Airlines | 59 / 123 |
| Turkish Airlines | 24 / 123 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Chengdu, city gazetteer reference point (30.5728, 104.0668): ≈ 12 km.
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) → Chengdu, city gazetteer reference point (30.5728, 104.0668): ≈ 46 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | €268 | 13 |
| March 2027 | €303 | 19 |
| April 2027 | €388 | 9 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Chengdu to Istanbul: 20 Feb 2027, €255 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €334 | 4 |
| Tuesday | €307 | 6 |
| Wednesday | €307 | 6 |
| Thursday | €307 | 6 |
| Friday | €302 | 7 |
| Saturday | €255 | 7 |
| Sunday | €268 | 6 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €353 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €352 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €345 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €350 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €213 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €236 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €305 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €229 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €296 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €329 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €348 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €336 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €367 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €360 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €305 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €351 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €322 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €300 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €313 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €296 | 6 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Chengdu to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €255 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 31 to 60 days | €268 | 11 |
| 61 days or more | €255 | 31 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Chengdu to Istanbul: AirAsia X, €213 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| AirAsia X | €213Nov 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Sichuan Airlines | €282Feb 21, 2027 | 60 |
| China Eastern | €305Dec 1, 2026 | 6 |
| China Southern | €312Dec 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Turkish Airlines | €321Mar 4, 2027 | 25 |
| Qatar Airways | €348Nov 27, 2026 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Chengdu to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €213, found on 6 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Chengdu to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways (10).
How long does the flight from Chengdu to Istanbul take?
Across the 97 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 13h 55m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Chengdu to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
60 of the 116 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Chengdu to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €502, departing 14 Jan 2027, back 24 Jan 2027 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Chengdu to Istanbul?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €282, departing 21 Feb 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Chengdu to Istanbul?
For Chengdu to Istanbul, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Sichuan Airlines (59), Turkish Airlines (24). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Chengdu to Istanbul?
Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Chengdu to Istanbul: 20 Feb 2027, €255 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Chengdu to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Chengdu to Istanbul: AirAsia X, €213 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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