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Flights from Chongqing to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Chongqing to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Urumqi, about 11h 44m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 17m
Chongqing to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey11h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Urumqi
Best ways to fly from Chongqing to Istanbul
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CKG Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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CKG Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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CKG Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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CKG Beijing (PKX) IST
Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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CKG Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,964 km4,325 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 17mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hIstanbul vs Chongqing
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- CKG, WSK, CQW → IST, SAW
Flights from Chongqing to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chongqing to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Urumqi and Guangzhou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chongqing to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Chongqing and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Urumqi (URC), Guangzhou (CAN) and Beijing (PKX). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chongqing and Istanbul?
Chongqing: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), Chongqing Wushan Airport (WSK) and Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport (CQW). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Chongqing and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Chongqing.





