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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Beijing:

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 am and lands at 10:44 am
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 2:09 am.

The flight takes about 9h 04m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Beijing:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Beijing takes 9h 04m, covering 4,382 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Beijing range from $619 to $898, with an average of $758 over the past 12 months. Anything below $619 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $544 round-trip via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), compared to $824 for nonstop.

Air China is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Southern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Istanbul Airport to Beijing flights are:

• Air China: 99% on time
• China Southern: 95% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Beijing flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $332, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Beijing usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and may arrive at several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Beijing route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 37m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Beijing most commonly connect through:

• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Beijing. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $708 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $923, a difference of $215.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Beijing. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Air China
• China Southern

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 04m, compared with 17h 18m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 18h 29m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (China Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Beijing are Forbidden City, Tiananmen and Silk Street Market. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.