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Connecting route · Turkiye → China

Flights from Istanbul to Tianjin

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Tianjin. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 11h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 34m
ISTTSNURC

Istanbul to Tianjin at a glance

Fastest journey11h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Tianjin

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

1
IST Urumqi (URC) TSN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 34m
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2
IST Xian (XIY) TSN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 11m
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3
IST Seoul (ICN) TSN
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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4
IST Shanghai (PVG) TSN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 45m
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5
IST Guangzhou (CAN) TSN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 35m
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IST Hong Kong (HKG) TSN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~14h 53m
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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
7,158 km4,445 miles
Journey time
11h 34mestimate
Time difference
+5hTianjin vs Istanbul
Currency in Tianjin
CNY
Airports
IST, SAW → TSN

Flights from Istanbul to Tianjin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Tianjin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian 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 Tianjin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,158 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Tianjin?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Seoul (ICN) and Shanghai (PVG). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Tianjin?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Tianjin: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Tianjin?
Tianjin is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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