Cheap flights from Beijing to Istanbul
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Beijing to Istanbul and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $524 | Emirates, flydubai1 stop24 hrThu, Oct 8 — Wed, Oct 21 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Istanbul is currently $524 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $319 | Turkmenistan1 stop15 hrSat, Nov 7 | The cheapest one-way flight from Beijing to Istanbul is currently $319 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $576 | Turkish AirlinesNonstop11 hrThu, Oct 29 — Wed, Nov 11 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Beijing to Istanbul is currently $576 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $824 | Air Astana1 stop26 hrFri, Aug 14 — Mon, Aug 17 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Beijing to Istanbul is currently $824 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $2,735 | Etihad1 stop22 hrMon, Aug 10 — Wed, Aug 26 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Beijing to Istanbul is currently $2,735 |
| Fastest flight | 10 hr 20 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Beijing to Istanbul takes 10 hr 20 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Beijing to Istanbul per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Istanbul is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| November Cheapest | Typical prices: $495–590 |
|---|---|
| July Most expensive | Typical prices: $580–780 |
Popular airlines from Beijing to Istanbul
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Beijing to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Turkish AirlinesNonstopfrom $576Typical price: $700–1,80014 weekly nonstop flightsPEK - ISTEvery day
- China SouthernNonstopfrom $612Typical price: $620–1,1504 weekly nonstop flightsPKX - ISTEvery Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat75 weekly connecting flightsPKX - ISTEvery Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Air ChinaNonstop3 weekly nonstop flightsPEK - ISTEvery Tue, Fri, Sat
- China EasternTypical price: $720–1,40058 weekly connecting flightsPEK, PKX - ISTEvery day
- Emiratesfrom $524Typical price: $530–1,15022 weekly connecting flightsPEK - ISTEvery day
- S721 weekly connecting flightsPKX - ISTEvery day
Popular airports near Beijing
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Beijing center and popularity with travelers.
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)BeijingChina32 min15 mi
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)BeijingChina1 hr 7 min27 mi
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)TianjinChina1 hr 42 min73 mi
- Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)ShijiazhuangChina2 hr 51 min145 mi
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)IstanbulTürkiye1 hr 1 min19 mi
- Istanbul Airport (IST)IstanbulTürkiye46 min21 mi
- Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min60 mi
- Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 32 min56 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Beijing to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from Beijing to Istanbul are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $495 to $590.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates, flydubai from $524. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkmenistan from $319.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Beijing to Istanbul is $576, flying from Oct 29 to Nov 11.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Beijing to Istanbul is $612, flying from Aug 29 to Sep 14.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Beijing to Istanbul is $524, flying from Oct 8 to Oct 21.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Istanbul starts at $524 from Thu, Oct 8 to Wed, Oct 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $319 and departs on Sat, Nov 7.
10 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Beijing to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Beijing to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Beijing to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Beijing to Istanbul.
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 4 nonstop flights and 75 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
Other popular airlines flying from Beijing to Istanbul are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 4 nonstop flights and 75 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
Other popular airlines flying from Beijing to Istanbul are:
- Air China offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- China Eastern offers 58 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Emirates offers 22 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
- S7 offers 21 connecting flights per week. S7 flies from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Beijing to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates, flydubai from $524. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkmenistan from $319.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Beijing to Istanbul is $576, flying from Oct 29 to Nov 11.
- The cheapest China Southern flight from Beijing to Istanbul is $612, flying from Aug 29 to Sep 14.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Beijing to Istanbul is $524, flying from Oct 8 to Oct 21.
Turkish Airlines, Air China and China Southern fly direct from Beijing to Istanbul.
- There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 4 China Southern direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- There are 3 Air China direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Beijing and Istanbul at price $824 is offered by Air Astana from Fri, Aug 14 to Mon, Aug 17.
Turkish Airlines, Air China and China Southern fly direct from Beijing to Istanbul.
- There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 4 China Southern direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- There are 3 Air China direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
There are direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Beijing and Istanbul start at $576 from Thu, Oct 29 to Wed, Nov 11 with Turkish Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Beijing to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Beijing and Istanbul start at $2,735 from Mon, Aug 10 to Wed, Aug 26 with Etihad.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Beijing and Istanbul start at $524 from Thu, Oct 8 to Wed, Oct 21.
To book business class trips from Beijing to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Beijing and Istanbul starts at $824 from Fri, Aug 14 to Mon, Aug 17 with Air Astana.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Beijing and Istanbul at price $824 is offered by Air Astana from Fri, Aug 14 to Mon, Aug 17.
To find last-minute flight deals from Beijing to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Beijing
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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- Hong Kong$154Nov 29 — Dec 12Nonstop4 hrHong Kong Express
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- London$686Oct 15 — Oct 281 stop18 hr 20 minEmirates
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