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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul

Guangzhou to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Guangzhou to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Guangzhou to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found389 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time11 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul is 389 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Guangzhou to Istanbul.
As of July 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Istanbul is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 15 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Astana and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul five hours behind Guangzhou.

  • Take your pick of 11 weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:00.

  • Your CAN to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with China Southern Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with China Southern Airlines on this route.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAN and IST:

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • 206 € is currently the best price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from 389 €. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from CAN to IST, book your journey six months before your planned departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from CAN to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Reserve a hotel close to IST if you have a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.

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