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Flights from Istanbul to Dali
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Dali. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Guangzhou, about 12h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 37m
Istanbul to Dali at a glance
Fastest journey12h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Guangzhou
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Dali
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
IST Xian (XIY) DLU
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines
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IST Guangzhou (CAN) DLU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines
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
- 6,658 km4,135 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hDali vs Istanbul
- Currency in Dali
- CNY
- Airports
- IST, SAW → DLU
Flights from Istanbul to Dali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Dali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Guangzhou and Beijing. 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 Dali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,658 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Dali?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), 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 Dali?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Dali: Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Dali?
Dali is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.





