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Flights from Istanbul to Sanya
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Xian, about 12h 25m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 25m
Istanbul to Sanya at a glance
Fastest journey12h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Xian
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Sanya
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 Tashkent (TAS) SYX
Leg 1: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways
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IST Xian (XIY) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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IST Urumqi (URC) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
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IST Almaty (ALA) SYX
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
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IST Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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IST Ulaanbaatar (UBN) SYX
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Hunnu Air, Juneyao Air, MIAT Mongolian 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
- 7,910 km4,912 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 25mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hSanya vs Istanbul
- Currency in Sanya
- CNY
- Airports
- IST, SAW → SYX
Flights from Istanbul to Sanya: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent, Xian 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 Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,910 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Xian (XIY), Urumqi (URC) and Almaty (ALA). Centrum Air flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Sanya?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sanya?
Sanya is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
