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$273+ Cheap flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST)

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CAN — IST
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Guangzhou Baiyun to Istanbul are usually found in June or October, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$528
(Air Astana)

One-way from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$650

Good round-trip deal

$1,441 or less

Good one-way deal

$827 or less
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:50 amCAN - IST
2 stops20h 20mAir Astana
Mon 8/1811:10 pmIST - CAN
2 stops25h 15mAir Astana
Deal found 7/27$528
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:20 pmCAN - IST
1 stop14h 35mGulf Air
Fri 8/224:05 pmIST - CAN
1 stop14h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 7/27$543
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 9/1012:15 amCAN - IST
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
Wed 9/172:10 amIST - CAN
1 stop14h 50mEmirates
Deal found 7/28$611
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:20 pmCAN - IST
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/142:10 pmIST - CAN
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$673
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/101:35 amCAN - IST
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 8/218:05 pmIST - CAN
1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:30 pmCAN - IST
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 10/142:00 pmIST - CAN
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/27$722
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1311:00 pmCAN - IST
Nonstop11h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/191:40 amIST - CAN
Nonstop10h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$920
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/121:15 pmCAN - IST
2 stops32h 45mLufthansa
Wed 8/205:55 pmIST - CAN
2 stops25h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/27$1,274
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/124:20 pmCAN - IST
1 stop17h 50mVietnam Airlines
Thu 9/182:05 amIST - CAN
1 stop31h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,345

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Guangzhou

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 8/13

6:50 am-10:10 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 8/18

11:10 pm-5:25 am

2 stops25h 15m

$528

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 8/16

7:20 pm-4:55 am

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 8/22

4:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$543

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/10

12:15 am-9:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

2:10 am-10:00 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$611

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/7

7:20 pm-4:55 am

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 10/14

2:10 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$673

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 8/10

1:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 8/21

8:05 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$676

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/7

5:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 10/14

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$722

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/13

11:00 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 10/19

1:40 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

$920

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 8/12

1:15 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 8/20

5:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops25h 35m

$1,274

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 9/12

4:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

2:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,345

GuangzhouIstanbul

CAN - IST

CANIST

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 8/4

6:50 am-10:10 pm

2 stops44h 20m

$273

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Guangzhou to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from CAN to IST are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $586.

What’s the fastest layover option from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Manama (BAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 56m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Vietnam Airlines
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,295 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport is Air Astana. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $528 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Gulf Air and Emirates, starting at $543 and $611 round-trip. Air Astana is 24% 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 Air Astana ($273), Gulf Air ($295), and Kuwait Airways ($357).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $604. While the most popular route (Guangzhou Baiyun - Istanbul) can be booked for $469 on average our data indicates $1,931 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Thai AirwaysCheapest$522Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$588Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
China SouthernCheapest$711Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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