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$323 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou departing on 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$531
Overall average: $1,001
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 4/13Tue 4/14
IST - CAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$816
Typical prices: $528-$986
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/11Sun 3/15
IST - CAN • Non-stop
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Sichuan Airlines
Cheapest • from $531 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.8 score
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When to book
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January
Cheapest • 14% price drop
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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

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 14
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 10:25 am
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CAN
13h 45m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 6:30 am
CAN
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IST
18h 20m
1 stop
$531Sichuan Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 21
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 3:50 pm
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CAN
19h 10m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 6:30 am
CAN
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IST
23h 30m
1 stop
$532Sichuan Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 4:05 pm
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CAN
19h 35m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:10 am
CAN
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IST
17h 55m
1 stop
$577Sichuan Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Kuwait Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 2:10 am
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CAN
30h 25m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
4:10 am - 1:20 pm
CAN
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IST
14h 10m
1 stop
$583Kuwait Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 19
Gulf Air Logo
6:05 am - 11:15 am
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CAN
24h 10m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CAN
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IST
25h 30m
1 stop
$623Gulf Air
Mon, Mar 9 - Sat, Mar 14
Gulf Air Logo
4:20 pm - 11:15 am
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CAN
13h 55m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 pm - 5:20 am
CAN
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IST
15h 20m
1 stop
$624Gulf Air
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 4:50 am
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CAN
31h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 7:00 am
CAN
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IST
15h 20m
1 stop
$646Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 5:25 pm
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CAN
20h 55m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:10 am
CAN
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IST
17h 55m
1 stop
$662Sichuan Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 4:05 pm
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CAN
19h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:10 am
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IST
17h 00m
1 stop
$669Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 4:50 am
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28h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 7:00 am
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29h 05m
1 stop
$682Multiple Airlines
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.

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 Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Guangzhou. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays 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 $698 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,001 and $961 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$323
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Istanbul to Guangzhou

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Guangzhou flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou was $323 for a one-way ticket and $531 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul to Guangzhou?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul to Guangzhou flight route.

  • 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 Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou are Sichuan Airlines and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $732 and an overall rating of 7.8, Sichuan Airlines is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $843 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $380 or less one-way and $486 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

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Wednesday

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Friday

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

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Direct returns

Guangzhou Baiyun to Istanbul

Monday

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Wednesday

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Friday

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

China Southern, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Sunday

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

Turkish Airlines, China Southern

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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.
7.8
Sichuan AirlinesOverall score based on 31 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.6Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

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.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2025
TFU - SYD
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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

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

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

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

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.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

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.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

It would be great if the flight attendants could inform people travelling with small children that at take off and landing the children should drink liquid or chew/swallow something so their ears don’t hurt. Also, Emirates serves the food to the children first. Really good idea. Best of all would be to put all children in the same area.

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

The fact that my flight was cancelled and made wait for 14 Fing hours to booka flightto a neighboring country.... never again

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

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