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Connecting route · China → Turkiye

Flights from Dalian to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Dalian to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Xian, about 11h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 53m
DLCISTPEK

Dalian to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey11h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Xian

Best ways to fly from Dalian 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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DLC Beijing (PEK) IST
Leg 1: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 53m
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DLC Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 35m
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3
DLC Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 00m
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DLC Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Dalian Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 37m
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DLC Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 59m
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DLC Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 43m
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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
7,489 km4,651 miles
Journey time
11h 53mestimate
Time difference
-5hIstanbul vs Dalian
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
DLC → IST, SAW

Flights from Dalian to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dalian to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Xian and Seoul. 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 Dalian to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,489 km.
Where do you change planes between Dalian and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Xian (XIY), Seoul (ICN) and Shanghai (PVG). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dalian and Istanbul?
Dalian: Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Dalian and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Dalian.

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