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Flights from Daegu to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Daegu to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Seoul, about 13h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 45m
TAEISTPVG

Daegu to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Daegu 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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TAE Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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TAE Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 45m
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TAE Ulaanbaatar (UBN) IST
Leg 1: Trinity Airways · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 45m
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TAE Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 18m
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TAE Hong Kong (HKG) IST
Leg 1: HK Express · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 07m
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TAE Osaka (KIX) IST
Leg 1: Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 14m
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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
8,184 km5,082 miles
Journey time
12h 45mestimate
Time difference
-6hIstanbul vs Daegu
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
TAE → IST, SAW

Flights from Daegu to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Daegu to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Seoul and Ulaanbaatar. 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 Daegu to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,184 km.
Where do you change planes between Daegu and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN), Ulaanbaatar (UBN) and Xian (XIY). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Daegu and Istanbul?
Daegu: Daegu International Airport (TAE). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Daegu and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Daegu.

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