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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
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.
1Search
IST Urumqi (URC) TSN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines
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IST Xian (XIY) TSN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines
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IST Seoul (ICN) TSN
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
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IST Shanghai (PVG) TSN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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IST Guangzhou (CAN) TSN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern 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
- 7,158 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.





