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Flights from Nanjing to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Nanjing to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Urumqi, about 12h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 12m

Nanjing to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 12mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Urumqi

Best ways to fly from Nanjing to Istanbul

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

NKG Xian (XIY) IST

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~12h 16m

NKG Urumqi (URC) IST

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~12h 12m

NKG Seoul (ICN) IST

Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 36m

NKG Hong Kong (HKG) IST

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Same alliance ~13h 58m

NKG Bangkok (BKK) IST

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Same alliance ~15h 17m

NKG Osaka (KIX) IST

Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Same alliance ~15h 23m

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: 7,727 km4,798 miles
Journey time: 12h 12mestimate
Time difference: -5hIstanbul vs Nanjing
Currency in Istanbul: TRY
Airports: NKG → IST, SAW

Flights from Nanjing to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanjing to Istanbul?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Urumqi 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 Nanjing to Istanbul?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,727 km.

Where do you change planes between Nanjing and Istanbul?

The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Urumqi (URC), Seoul (ICN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Beijing Capital Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Nanjing and Istanbul?

Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Nanjing.

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