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Cheapest round-trip
$622
Typical prices: $1,024-$698
Kuwait Airways
Fri 9/11Thu 9/17
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Cheapest non-stop
$801
Typical prices: $1,056-$831
China Southern
Fri 6/26Mon 6/29
IST - CAN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $622 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg $593 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou (IST-CAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
Kuwait Airways Logo
3:30 am - 3:20 am
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18h 50m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
4:50 am - 2:15 am
CAN
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IST
26h 25m
1 stop
$622Kuwait Airways
Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Jul 4
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 11:30 am
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CAN
16h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:30 pm - 7:00 am
CAN
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IST
36h 30m
1 stop
$625China Eastern
Tue, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 19
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
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CAN
20h 50m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:15 pm - 7:00 am
CAN
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IST
23h 45m
1 stop
$630China Eastern
Thu, Jun 25 - Wed, Jul 8
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 1:10 am
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CAN
33h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:15 pm - 7:00 am
CAN
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IST
23h 45m
1 stop
$632China Eastern
Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 6
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3:40 pm - 10:25 am
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CAN
13h 45m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 6:30 am
CAN
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IST
15h 25m
1 stop
$636Sichuan Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 10:25 am
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CAN
13h 45m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 6:30 am
CAN
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18h 05m
1 stop
$637Sichuan Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 3
China Eastern Logo
2:00 pm - 11:15 am
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CAN
16h 15m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 pm - 7:00 am
CAN
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IST
22h 30m
1 stop
$642China Eastern
Thu, Jun 25 - Wed, Jul 1
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 10:30 am
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18h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 pm - 7:00 am
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22h 30m
1 stop
$643China Eastern
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
Kuwait Airways Logo
3:30 am - 3:20 am
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18h 50m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
4:50 am - 11:35 am
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35h 45m
1 stop
$648Kuwait Airways
Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 30
China Eastern Logo
11:00 am - 10:55 am
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18h 55m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:30 pm - 7:00 am
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36h 30m
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$653China Eastern
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Guangzhou flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Guangzhou on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou is January, where tickets cost $684 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $953 and $919 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $630, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$378
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Guangzhou based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Guangzhou flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou was $378 for a one-way ticket and $622 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Guangzhou?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    On your way to Guangzhou, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Guangzhou flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Guangzhou, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou, Sichuan Airlines or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are Sichuan Airlines and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $697 and an overall rating of 7.9, Sichuan Airlines is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,059 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Guangzhou from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Guangzhou with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and CAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Guangzhou from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $447 or less one-way and $789 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Guangzhou Baiyun.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Guangzhou Baiyun

Monday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Friday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Guangzhou Baiyun to Istanbul

Monday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Friday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

China Southern,Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Guangzhou

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Guangzhou. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Guangzhou? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Sichuan AirlinesOverall score based on 33 reviews
7.6Comfort
8.7Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.5Food
8.3Boarding
Airline reviews

Sichuan Airlines was surprisingly great. The crew is fabulous, the plane was fantastic and nice and new (A350-900). I had a particularly nice flight attendant who kept me informed of all the flight progress and meals. I also got to sleep really well. Entertainment and food is more tailored to majority (Chinese) so I can’t really complain about that. Overall fantastic flight!

10.0 ExcellentBedan, Feb 2026
LAX - TFU
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Sichuan Airlines was surprisingly great. The crew is fabulous, the plane was fantastic and nice and new (A350-900). I had a particularly nice flight attendant who kept me informed of all the flight progress and meals. I also got to sleep really well. Entertainment and food is more tailored to majority (Chinese) so I can’t really complain about that. Overall fantastic flight!

Very old business class seats, not fully flat, angled with a bar sticking in your back; seats old and apparently never cleaned, no mattress topper either, not the standard expected in J (also in awful 2-2-2 layout)! Ancient entertainment system of the pop-out type with tiny, old screen. Staff are OK but not proactive, need to be solicited, and of limited English skills, but they do try. Food and beverage options very limited (go for Chinese selection as their Western food is atrocious), no menu given and no dine-on-demand option. All in all, only choose if at a significant discount.

Definitely not top-of-the-range business class, but the A350 is certainly better than their other planes which feature an even older business class. Food/drink offerings are very limited and not up to business class standard, but OK. Staff are keen to help and friendly enough, although poor English language skills. Boarding experience in Rome was poor due to rude Italian staff at gate, but this is not the airline's fault. Onboard entertainment options are mediocre and limited. Sichuan Air is only wort it when obtained at low price and if you basically only want to sleep/rest and bring your own entertainment.

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Our flight attendant was stellar with great anticipation and attention to details. Food was very good, and overall flight, though very long, was really good.

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

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