Istanbul to Kunming flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Istanbul to Kunming is €330 (checked on 9 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 4 Jan€330
- Lowest observed
- €330, departing 4 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 9 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 10Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €528, departing 4 Jan 2027, back 11 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 13 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Korean Air, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines (8)
- Typical journey time
- 15h 30m
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- Route distance
- 6,916 km
- Typical journey time
- 15h 30m
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Korean Air, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines (8)
- Seen on fares with a connection
- China Southern, AirAsia X, Turkish Airlines, China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, AirAsia, Korean Air (8)
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- 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.
- Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) → Kunming, city gazetteer reference point (24.8801, 102.8329): ≈ 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €351 | 3 |
| December 2026 | €342 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| €432 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €379 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €351 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €398 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €342 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €415 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €330 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €335 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €336 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €335 | 9 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 Istanbul to Kunming by days until departure (61 days or more): €335 (checked 9 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €342 | 4 |
| 61 days or more | €335 | 3 |
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.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Kunming?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €330, found on 9 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kunming?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Istanbul to Kunming. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Kunming?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: AirAsia, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, Korean Air, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines (8).
How long does the flight from Istanbul to Kunming take?
Across the 53 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 18h 54m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Istanbul to Kunming fares were non-stop?
None of the 72 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Kunming?
Cheapest round trip: €528, departing 4 Jan 2027, back 11 Jan 2027 (checked 13 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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