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Flights from Istanbul to Lanzhou
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Lanzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Beijing, about 10h 27m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 27m
Istanbul to Lanzhou at a glance
Fastest journey10h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Beijing
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Lanzhou
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
IST Urumqi (URC) LHW
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines
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IST Beijing (PKX) LHW
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern 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
- 6,331 km3,932 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 27mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hLanzhou vs Istanbul
- Currency in Lanzhou
- CNY
- Airports
- IST, SAW → LHW
Flights from Istanbul to Lanzhou: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Lanzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi 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 Lanzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,331 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Lanzhou?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC) and Beijing (PKX). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Lanzhou?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Lanzhou: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lanzhou?
Lanzhou is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
