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Flights from Shenzhen to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Dubai, about 12h 47m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 37m
Shenzhen to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey12h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Shenzhen 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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SZX Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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SZX Dubai (DXB) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates
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SZX Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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SZX Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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SZX Beijing (PKX) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern 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
- 7,990 km4,962 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hIstanbul vs Shenzhen
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- SZX → IST, SAW
Flights from Shenzhen to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Dubai 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 Shenzhen to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,990 km.
Where do you change planes between Shenzhen and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Dubai (DXB), Urumqi (URC) and Shanghai (PVG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Istanbul?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shenzhen.
