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Flights from Istanbul to Chongqing

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Chongqing. 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
ISTCKGXIY

Istanbul to Chongqing at a glance

Fastest journey11h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Urumqi

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Chongqing

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

1
IST Xian (XIY) CKG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 44m
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2
IST Urumqi (URC) CKG
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 17m
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3
IST Guangzhou (CAN) CKG
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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4
IST Beijing (PKX) CKG
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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IST Doha (DOH) CKG
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 37m
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IST Shanghai (PVG) CKG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 22m
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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
6,964 km4,325 miles
Journey time
11h 17mestimate
Time difference
+5hChongqing vs Istanbul
Currency in Chongqing
CNY
Airports
IST, SAW → CKG, WSK, CQW

Flights from Istanbul to Chongqing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Chongqing?
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 Istanbul to Chongqing?
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 Istanbul and Chongqing?
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 Istanbul and Chongqing?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Chongqing: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), Chongqing Wushan Airport (WSK) and Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport (CQW).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Chongqing?
Chongqing is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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