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Connecting route · Turkiye → South Korea

Flights from Istanbul to Daegu

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Daegu. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 12h 45m door to door.

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

Istanbul to Daegu at a glance

Fastest journey12h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Daegu

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

1
IST Seoul (ICN) TAE
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 45m
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2
IST Shanghai (PVG) TAE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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3
IST Ulaanbaatar (UBN) TAE
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Trinity Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 45m
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IST Xian (XIY) TAE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 18m
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IST Hong Kong (HKG) TAE
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express
Self-transfer likely ~16h 07m
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IST Taipei (TPE) TAE
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Trinity Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 45m
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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
+6hDaegu vs Istanbul
Currency in Daegu
KRW
Airports
IST, SAW → TAE

Flights from Istanbul to Daegu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Daegu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai 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 Istanbul to Daegu?
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 Istanbul and Daegu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Ulaanbaatar (UBN) and Xian (XIY). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Daegu?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Daegu: Daegu International Airport (TAE).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Daegu?
Daegu is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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