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Flights from Istanbul to Nanjing
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Nanjing. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Urumqi, about 12h 16m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 12m
Istanbul to Nanjing at a glance
Fastest journey12h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Urumqi
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Nanjing
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) NKG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines
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IST Urumqi (URC) NKG
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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IST Seoul (ICN) NKG
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
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IST Hong Kong (HKG) NKG
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
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IST Bangkok (BKK) NKG
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao 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
- 7,727 km4,798 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hNanjing vs Istanbul
- Currency in Nanjing
- CNY
- Airports
- IST, SAW → NKG
Flights from Istanbul to Nanjing: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Nanjing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Urumqi and Seoul. 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 Nanjing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,727 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Nanjing?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Urumqi (URC), Seoul (ICN) and Hong Kong (HKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Nanjing?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
