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

• Earliest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 12:26
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 10:51.

The flight takes about 11h 36m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 36m, 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.

Return flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport range from £445 to £879, with an average of £584 over the past 12 months. Anything below £445 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £469 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with £667 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 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 China Southern and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £254, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 20m.

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

• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Guangzhou to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £488 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,152, a difference of £664.

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

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

• Turkish Airlines
• China Southern

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 22m, compared to 14h 27m via Urumqi (URC) and 15h 34m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

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