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)
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights leaving Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of CAN.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to 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.