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Flights from Sanya to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Sanya to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Xian, about 12h 25m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 25m
Sanya to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey12h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Xian
Best ways to fly from Sanya 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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SYX Tashkent (TAS) IST
Leg 1: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Turkish Airlines
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SYX Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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SYX Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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SYX Almaty (ALA) IST
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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SYX Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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SYX Ulaanbaatar (UBN) IST
Leg 1: Hunnu Air, Juneyao Air, MIAT Mongolian Airlines · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, 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
- 7,910 km4,912 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 25mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hIstanbul vs Sanya
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- SYX → IST, SAW
Flights from Sanya to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sanya to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent, Xian and Urumqi. 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 Sanya to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,910 km.
Where do you change planes between Sanya and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Xian (XIY), Urumqi (URC) and Almaty (ALA). Qanot Sharq flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sanya and Istanbul?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Sanya.
