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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Lowest observed
€213Seen on 6 Nov 2026
Last checked
12 Nov 2026
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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

Chengdu → IstanbulSat 21 Nov 2026 · €213Last checked: 6 Nov 2026

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Explore the fares we observed from Chengdu to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

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

AirlineNon-stop days / priced days
Sichuan Airlines59 / 123
Turkish Airlines24 / 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

Lowest fare by departure month
MonthLowest farePriced days
January 2027€26813
March 2027€30319
April 2027€3889

Lowest fare by day of the week

Cheapest Saturday departure we saw from Chengdu to Istanbul: 20 Feb 2027, €255 (checked 9 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by day of the week
DayLowest farePriced days
Monday€3344
Tuesday€3076
Wednesday€3076
Thursday€3076
Friday€3027
Saturday€2557
Sunday€2686

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

Observed fares by departure date
DepartureFareSeen on
€3536 Nov 2026
€3526 Nov 2026
€3456 Nov 2026
€3506 Nov 2026
€2136 Nov 2026
€2366 Nov 2026
€3055 Nov 2026
€2296 Nov 2026
€2966 Nov 2026
€3296 Nov 2026
€3486 Nov 2026
€3366 Nov 2026
€3676 Nov 2026
€3606 Nov 2026
€3056 Nov 2026
€3516 Nov 2026
€3226 Nov 2026
€3006 Nov 2026
€3136 Nov 2026
€2966 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).

Lowest fare by days before departure
Days before departureLowest farePriced days
31 to 60 days€26811
61 days or more€25531

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.

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Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline

Cheapest airline from Chengdu to Istanbul: AirAsia X, €213 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
AirlineLowest farePriced days
AirAsia X€213Nov 21, 20265
Sichuan Airlines€282Feb 21, 202760
China Eastern€305Dec 1, 20266
China Southern€312Dec 12, 20267
Turkish Airlines€321Mar 4, 202725
Qatar Airways€348Nov 27, 20263

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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