Xian to Istanbul flights

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Lowest observed

€237

Average observed

€302

Cheapest month

October 2026

Last checked

9 Oct 2026

Observed fares. Prices may change.

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14 Oct 2026

1 stop · One way

Cheapest observed day · Last checked: 9 Oct 2026

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Lowest observed: €237, departing 14 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 9 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 7Check live prices for this route
Airlines seen: Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, FlyArystan +1 more
Typical journey time: 20h 10m

Short answer

We have seen Air Astana fares from Xian to Istanbul. The lowest fare our own searches returned is €237, seen on 9 Oct 2026. The average across the fares we caught is €302. October 2026 is the cheapest month in our observations, at €237. These are prices our searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare.

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

Route distance: 6,827 km
Typical journey time: 20h 10m
Airlines seen: Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, FlyArystan +1 more
Seen on fares with a connection: China Southern, SCAT Airlines, Air China, AirAsia X, Air Astana, China Eastern
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

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) → Xian, city gazetteer reference point (34.3416, 108.9398): ≈ 20 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.

Frequently asked

How much is a flight from Xian to Istanbul?

The lowest fare we have observed is €237, found on 9 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.

When is the cheapest month to fly from Xian to Istanbul?

In our observations October 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €237.

Are there direct flights from Xian to Istanbul?

Our data holds no non-stop flight from Xian to Istanbul. The fares on this page include at least one stop.

Which airlines fly from Xian to Istanbul?

These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia X, China Eastern, China Southern, FlyArystan +1 more.

How long does the flight from Xian to Istanbul take?

The average journey time across the 30 fares we observed is 22h 33m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide