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Flights from Istanbul to Zhengzhou

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Zhengzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Shanghai, about 11h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 30m
ISTCGOURC

Istanbul to Zhengzhou at a glance

Fastest journey11h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Zhengzhou

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) CGO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 30m
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2
IST Shanghai (PVG) CGO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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3
IST Seoul (ICN) CGO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Eastar Jet, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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4
IST Guangzhou (CAN) CGO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 54m
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5
IST Hong Kong (HKG) CGO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~15h 13m
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6
IST Taipei (TPE) CGO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 35m
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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
7,163 km4,448 miles
Journey time
11h 30mestimate
Time difference
+5hZhengzhou vs Istanbul
Currency in Zhengzhou
CNY
Airports
IST, SAW → CGO

Flights from Istanbul to Zhengzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Zhengzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Shanghai 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 Zhengzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,163 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Zhengzhou?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN) and Guangzhou (CAN). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Zhengzhou?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Zhengzhou: Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Zhengzhou?
Zhengzhou is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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