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Flights from Qingdao to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Seoul, about 12h 22m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 02m
Qingdao to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey12h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Qingdao to Istanbul
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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TAO Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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TAO Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
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TAO Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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TAO Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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TAO Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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TAO Osaka (KIX) IST
Leg 1: Juneyao Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish 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
- 7,584 km4,710 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 02mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hIstanbul vs Qingdao
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- TAO → IST, SAW
Flights from Qingdao to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Seoul and Shanghai. 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 Qingdao to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,584 km.
Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG) and Urumqi (URC). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Qingdao and Istanbul?
Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Qingdao and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Qingdao.
