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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
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.
1Search
IST Guangzhou (CAN) SUB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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IST Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SUB
Leg 1: AirAsia X · Leg 2: Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Indonesia AirAsia
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.





