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Flights from Istanbul to Surabaya

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Surabaya. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Singapore, about 16h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 03m
ISTSUBCAN

Istanbul to Surabaya at a glance

Fastest journey15h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Surabaya

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Guangzhou (CAN) SUB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 38m
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2
IST Singapore (SIN) SUB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot, Singapore Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 03m
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3
IST Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SUB
Leg 1: AirAsia X · Leg 2: Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Indonesia AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~16h 00m
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4
IST Hong Kong (HKG) SUB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~17h 39m
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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
10,018 km6,221 miles
Journey time
15h 03mestimate
Time difference
+4hSurabaya vs Istanbul
Currency in Surabaya
IDR
Airports
IST, SAW → SUB

Flights from Istanbul to Surabaya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Surabaya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Surabaya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,018 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Surabaya?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Hong Kong (HKG). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Surabaya?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Surabaya: Juanda International Airport (SUB).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Surabaya?
Surabaya is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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