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

• Earliest: departs at 01:35 and lands at 11:30
• Latest: departs at 17:05 and lands at 03:00.

The flight takes about 9h 55m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou takes 9h 55m, 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 Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou range from £502 to £779, with an average of £618 over the past 12 months. Anything below £502 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the £618 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £342 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with £752 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£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 Turkish Airlines and China Southern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £358.

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

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 Guangzhou route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 14m.

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

• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £548 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £653, a difference of £105.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• China Southern

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 17m, compared to 16h 27m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 16h 27m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Yuexiu Park, and Canton Fair Complex. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Guangzhou flights:

• China Southern: offers free seat selection
• Turkish Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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.