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Flights from Lanzhou to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Lanzhou to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Beijing, about 10h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 27m
LHWISTURC

Lanzhou to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey10h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Lanzhou to Istanbul

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

1
LHW Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 27m
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LHW Beijing (PKX) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 50m
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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
6,331 km3,932 miles
Journey time
10h 27mestimate
Time difference
-5hIstanbul vs Lanzhou
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
LHW → IST, SAW

Flights from Lanzhou to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lanzhou to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Lanzhou to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,331 km.
Where do you change planes between Lanzhou and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC) and Beijing (PKX). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lanzhou and Istanbul?
Lanzhou: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Lanzhou.

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