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

• Turkish Airlines
• China Southern

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $458 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to $974 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$40 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and China Southern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 11% of one-stop connections

Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $757 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $863, a difference of $106. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Guangzhou route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 8 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Canton Fair Complex, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Pazhou Complex. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 am and lands at 11:27 am
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 3:12 am.

The flight takes about 10h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $836. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou takes 10h 07m, covering 4,895 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.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $347, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 15m, compared with 16h 27m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 17h 15m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

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

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou range from $688 to $1,036, with an average of $836 over the past 12 months. Anything below $688 counts as a good deal.