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Flights from Istanbul to Guilin
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Guilin. 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
Istanbul to Guilin at a glance
Fastest journey13h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Beijing
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Guilin
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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IST Shanghai (PVG) KWL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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IST Beijing (PKX) KWL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hebei Airlines
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IST Xian (XIY) KWL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Changan, Air Guilin, Beijing Capital Airlines
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IST Seoul (ICN) KWL
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Jeju Air, Jin Air
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
- +5hGuilin vs Istanbul
- Currency in Guilin
- CNY
- Airports
- IST, SAW → KWL
Flights from Istanbul to Guilin: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Guilin?
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 Istanbul to Guilin?
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 Istanbul and Guilin?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Beijing (PKX), Xian (XIY) and Seoul (ICN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Guilin?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Guilin: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Guilin?
Guilin is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.





