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$380+ Cheap flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST)

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CAN — IST
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
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Cheap flight deals from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Guangzhou to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/811:25 am
CAN
-
IST
1 stop14h 55m
Air Astana
Sun 3/2211:00 pm
IST
-
CAN
2 stops29h 55m
Air Astana
Deal found 1/27$523
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:00 pm
CAN
-
IST
1 stop15h 20m
Gulf Air
Wed 4/15:45 am
IST
-
CAN
1 stop25h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 1/26$560
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/13:40 pm
CAN
-
IST
1 stop35h 35m
China Southern
Thu 4/912:50 am
IST
-
CAN
1 stop32h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 1/26$564
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/125:40 pm
CAN
-
IST
1 stop19h 40m
Air China
Wed 3/182:55 pm
IST
-
CAN
1 stop22h 25m
Air China
Deal found 1/25$575
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:40 pm
CAN
-
IST
1 stop15h 20m
China Eastern
Wed 4/12:00 pm
IST
-
CAN
1 stop29h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/26$577
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1211:25 am
CAN
-
IST
2 stops53h 35m
Air Astana
Fri 3/2010:20 pm
IST
-
CAN
1 stop30h 35m
Air Astana
Deal found 1/25$580
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1211:25 am
CAN
-
IST
2 stops53h 35m
Air Astana
Sun 3/2211:00 pm
IST
-
CAN
2 stops29h 55m
Air Astana
Deal found 1/25$583
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/89:50 am
CAN
-
IST
Nonstop11h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/223:25 pm
IST
-
CAN
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$584
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:55 am
CAN
-
IST
Nonstop11h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/223:25 pm
IST
-
CAN
Nonstop9h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/25$586
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1212:50 pm
CAN
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 3/221:35 pm
IST
-
CAN
1 stop24h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/25$600
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1012:15 am
CAN
-
IST
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Thu 3/198:05 pm
IST
-
CAN
1 stop20h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 1/25$615

Find flight deals from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$523
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$380
(SAUDIA)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$672

Good round-trip deal

$840 or less

Good one-way deal

$623 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Guangzhou Baiyun-Istanbul flight deals.
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From Guangzhou Baiyun to Istanbul
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One-way flight from Guangzhou Baiyun to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Guangzhou Baiyun to Istanbul.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Guangzhou Baiyun to Istanbul.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Guangzhou

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/15

8:10 pm-8:10 am

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 3/22

1:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$600

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 3/14

12:15 am-9:55 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 3/21

11:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$663

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/4

11:15 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop11h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

3:25 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop9h 50m

$692

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 3/14

7:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

4:20 pm-11:15 am

1 stop13h 55m

$713

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/12

12:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

2:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops29h 10m

$743

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/11

11:50 am-12:55 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 3/22

2:00 pm-10:35 am

2 stops39h 35m

$743

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/15

11:25 am-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 3/21

10:25 pm-9:55 am

2 stops54h 30m

$780

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/29

4:00 pm-6:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 7/16

4:00 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop9h 55m

$782

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/15

9:50 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 3/19

1:45 am-4:35 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$790

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 6/30

11:00 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 7/15

1:20 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop10h 30m

$795

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Guangzhou to Istanbul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Guangzhou-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Guangzhou-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Guangzhou-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Guangzhou-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Guangzhou-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Guangzhou with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport (average of $404). Flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $674). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAN to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Guangzhou to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport, such as Emirates, China Southern, and Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Guangzhou to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

    Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Baiyun; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Guangzhou airport to Istanbul. It is only a 18.5 mi journey to Baiyun (CAN) from Guangzhou’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

    A quick flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport can take about 11h 35m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $692. The distance between Guangzhou and Istanbul Airport is about 4895 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $443 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and China Southern, starting at $614 and $712 round-trip. Air China is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport are Kuwait Airways ($245), Sichuan Airlines ($258), and Gulf Air ($266).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $411. While the most popular route (Guangzhou Baiyun - Istanbul) can be booked for $584 on average, our data indicates $1,354 when flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Guangzhou to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Guangzhou to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport (average of $404). Flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $674). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$443Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$614Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
China SouthernCheapest$712Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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