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Connecting route · China → Turkiye

Flights from Guilin to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Guilin to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Beijing, about 14h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 20m
KWLISTPVG

Guilin to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey13h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Guilin to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KWL Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 10m
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KWL Beijing (PKX) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hebei Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 29m
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3
KWL Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: Air Changan, Air Guilin, Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 20m
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4
KWL Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 59m
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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
7,496 km4,655 miles
Journey time
13h 20mestimate
Time difference
-5hIstanbul vs Guilin
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
KWL → IST, SAW

Flights from Guilin to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guilin to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Beijing and Xian. 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 Guilin to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,496 km.
Where do you change planes between Guilin and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Beijing (PKX), Xian (XIY) and Seoul (ICN). Air China flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guilin and Istanbul?
Guilin: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Guilin and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Guilin.

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