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Flights from Beijing to Istanbul

Book direct flights from Beijing to Istanbul: One way flights from £282, round trip flights from £419. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Beijing to Istanbul

The distance between Beijing and Istanbul is about 7,057.39 km. It takes around 10 hours 42 minutes on average to fly from Beijing to Istanbul. The most popular month to Istanbul is January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price£193
Cheapest round-trip ticket price£337
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance7,057.39 km
Average flight time10 hours 42 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Beijing to Istanbul?

The cheapest time for Beijing to Istanbul flights: Nov 20 to Nov 26 — one way flight prices from £196.

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  • Dec

    273
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  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Beijing (BJS) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 10 hours 42 minutes to fly from Beijing (BJS) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Istanbul is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Istanbul on October 29, 2025 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at £330.
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Beijing is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Beijing to Istanbul

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