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Flights from Istanbul to Xiamen
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Xiamen. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Urumqi, about 12h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 47m
Istanbul to Xiamen at a glance
Fastest journey12h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Urumqi
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Xiamen
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 Xian (XIY) XMN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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IST Urumqi (URC) XMN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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IST Beijing (PEK) XMN
Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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IST Guangzhou (CAN) XMN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
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IST Shanghai (PVG) XMN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
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IST Seoul (ICN) XMN
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Korean Air, Xiamen 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
- 8,183 km5,082 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 47mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hXiamen vs Istanbul
- Currency in Xiamen
- CNY
- Airports
- IST, SAW → XMN
Flights from Istanbul to Xiamen: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Xiamen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Urumqi and Beijing. 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 Xiamen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,183 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Xiamen?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Urumqi (URC), Beijing (PEK) and Guangzhou (CAN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Xiamen?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Xiamen?
Xiamen is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
