Flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou
Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 10h 21m (7,884 km). Turkish Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $343 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Guangzhou
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
CAN → Guangzhou, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Istanbul to Guangzhou
Carriers on IST–CAN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Istanbul to Guangzhou fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $343 one-way. With stops: Apr 2027, from $240. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $121226 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines | $439 · 2 stops30 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $37312 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines | $262 · 1 stop30 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $3739 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines | $241 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $34322 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $281 · 3 stops19 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $34819 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $337 · 1 stop16 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $3751 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $241 · 1 stop22 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $68229 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $240 · 1 stop19 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | $6569 May 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $361 · 1 stop9 May 2027 |
| Jun 2027 | $70614 Jun 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $378 · 1 stop14 Jun 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $7011 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $381 · 1 stop1 Jul 2027 |
| Sept 2027 | $71421 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $253 · 1 stop22 Sept 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $262 for November 2026, $240 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 11 of 11 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Guangzhou, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Guangzhou
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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