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Flights from Istanbul to Hefei
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Hefei. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Guangzhou, about 12h 05m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 03m
Istanbul to Hefei at a glance
Fastest journey12h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Guangzhou
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Hefei
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 Xian (XIY) HFE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
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IST Guangzhou (CAN) HFE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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IST Urumqi (URC) HFE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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IST Beijing (PKX) HFE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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IST Shanghai (PVG) HFE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern 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
- 7,623 km4,734 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 03mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hHefei vs Istanbul
- Currency in Hefei
- CNY
- Airports
- IST, SAW → HFE
Flights from Istanbul to Hefei: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Hefei?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Guangzhou and Urumqi. 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 Hefei?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,623 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Hefei?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Guangzhou (CAN), Urumqi (URC) and Beijing (PKX). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Hefei?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Hefei: Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Hefei?
Hefei is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.





