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Quick Flight Summary from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $313
  • Direct flight duration 14 hour 55 min
  • Direct airlines China Southern Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $350

Cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Best Price

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
3 Nov, Tue
Guangzhou – Istanbul
16h 55m
1 stop
CAN–IST

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines
7 Oct, Wed
Guangzhou – Istanbul
17h 15m
1 stop
CAN–IST
Cheapest Direct Flight

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
16 Nov, Mon
Guangzhou – Istanbul
11h 40m
Non-stop
CAN–IST

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
17 Nov, Tue
Guangzhou – Istanbul
11h 40m
Non-stop
CAN–IST

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
6 Nov, Fri
Guangzhou – Istanbul
1d 11h 35m
1 stop
CAN–IST

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
20 Nov, Fri
Guangzhou – Istanbul
11h 45m
Non-stop
CAN–IST
Shortest Flight

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
18 Nov, Wed
Guangzhou – Istanbul
11h 20m
Non-stop
CAN–IST

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
14 Nov, Sat
Guangzhou – Istanbul
14h 45m
1 stop
CAN–IST

Gulf Air

Gulf Air
13 Oct, Tue
Guangzhou – Istanbul
15h 5m
1 stop
CAN–IST

Last update: 07 October 2026 02:31

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul

China Southern Airlines

Estimated Prices for Guangzhou to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day8 October Thursday
Best Price
$305
Average Price
$363
$530
$305
$312
06Tue
Oct
$308
07Wed
$305
08Thu
$308
09Fri
$347
10Sat
$354
11Sun
$329
12Mon
$310
13Tue
$329
14Wed
$310
15Thu
$339
16Fri
$392
17Sat
$339
18Sun
$353
19Mon
$389
20Tue
$381
21Wed
$334
22Thu
$392
23Fri
$394
24Sat
$335
25Sun
$367
26Mon
$381
27Tue
$530
28Wed
$413
29Thu
$404
30Fri
$449
31Sat
$347
01Sun
Nov
$391
02Mon
$350
03Tue
$407
04Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Guangzhou City Center

Guangzhou Baiyun Intl. Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located 28 km north of the city center. Baiyun International Airport is the main airport serving Guangzhou, which is the capital of the Guangdong province in China. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, metro, and bus.

Taxi

Taxis are a comfortable and reliable transportation alternative to get to Baiyun International Airport. When leaving for the airport make sure to take the traffic conditions into consideration as well as your location in the city. These factors can make the total trip to the airport longer than usual.  

Bus

There are buses that provide comfortable transportation from cities surrounding Guangzhou, such as Dongguan, Foshan, Zhonghan, Huizhon Jiangmen, Nanhai, Quingyuan, Shenzen, Shunde, Taishan, Yunfu, Zhaoqing, Zhuhai and Wuzhou, to Baiyun International Airport. These buses take about 1 hour to reach the airport.

Express Bus

There are express buses that operate in Guangzhou city, providing quick transportation to Baiyun International Airport. These express buses take about 30 minutes to get to the airport. These express buses are accessible from various locations in the city, like major hotels, plazas, stations, and squares. These express buses provide quick transportation to the airport.

Metro

The metro is the fastest transportation alternative compared to other options. The metro provides an affordable, comfortable, and quick journey to Baiyun International Airport. The metro operates every day of the week between 6:10 am to midnight and stops at the Airport South Station. Metro line 3 is the line that connects to the Airport South Station.

Airport Information

Located in the city of Guangzhou, the capital of Guandong, China, Baiyun International Airport is one of the country’s busiest airports. The airport is situated 28 km north of the city center. Baiyun International Airport covers a large area and offers passengers a wide range of services. The airport contains a business center that is equipped with photocopy services, internet, and fax machines, as well as ATMs for you monetary needs.

Free wireless internet is present in the terminal building. Baiyun International Airport also contains a health center that is open from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, which sells medicine and provides assistance in case of a medical emergency. Baiyun International Airport also features lounges, VIP lounges, wheeled luggage transport services and services you can enjoy as you wait for your flight such as foot massages, a beauty salon, and cinema.   

Stores where you can go shopping at the airport include Folunsi, Yeasun, Charriol, Bally, Kaltendin, Dupndenis, Tumi, JTL, Saint Jack, Artini, Canudilo, Debor, Oak Tree, Powerland, Powerland, and Swarovski.

Places to get a bite to eat or enjoy something to drink include McDonald’s, Melitta, KFC, Lavazza, Chinese Dumpling, Cheerway, Ishijah Coffee, and Lucky Shamrock. 

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Tuesday
6 Oct
Cloudy
19°14°
Today
Wednesday
7 Oct
Cloudy
20°13°
Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
21°11°
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
24°14°
Saturday
10 Oct
Cloudy
26°15°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Guangzhou Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Guangzhou-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Guangzhou-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Guangzhou-Istanbul flights, you can use Guangzhou Baiyun Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Guangzhou-Istanbul is 7881 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 9 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Guangzhou-Istanbul flights is Sunday.
China Southern Airlines organizes direct flights between Guangzhou-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Gulf Air starts from approximately $281.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air China
$308
Paid Change / 1 piece checked baggage
China Eastern Airlines
$305
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Airasia
$329
—
Gulf Air
$281
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Shanghai Airlines
$353
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
China Southern Airlines
$351
—
Sichuan Airlines
$306
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Air Astana
$407
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Centrum Air
$449
—
Turkish Airlines
$350
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Saudi Arabian Airlines
$333
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage

Last update: 22.09.2026

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