Cheap Flights from Beijing to Istanbul

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Beijing to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines Air China Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Beijing (BJS) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 10 hours 45 minutes to fly from Beijing (BJS) to Istanbul (IST).

• When is the best time to book flights from Beijing to Istanbul?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Beijing to Istanbul?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 23 flight per week flying from Beijing to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- CZ679 (00:44) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA5231 (00:29) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK089 (00:29)

• When are flight tickets from Beijing (BJS) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Istanbul is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Beijing to Istanbul on?

  After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Istanbul on October 29, 2025 with Saudia, with prices starting at NZD 383.

• Which airports can I fly to for Istanbul from Beijing?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Beijing Capital International Airport to Istanbul Airport (PEK-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) Ataturk Airport (ISL).

• Is there any time difference between Beijing and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and Beijing is 5h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Beijing to Istanbul?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.