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Flights from Surabaya to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Surabaya to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Singapore, about 16h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 03m
SUBISTCAN

Surabaya to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey15h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Surabaya 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
SUB Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 38m
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2
SUB Singapore (SIN) IST
Leg 1: Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 03m
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3
SUB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) IST
Leg 1: Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Indonesia AirAsia · Leg 2: AirAsia X
Self-transfer likely ~16h 00m
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SUB Hong Kong (HKG) IST
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 39m
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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
10,018 km6,221 miles
Journey time
15h 03mestimate
Time difference
-4hIstanbul vs Surabaya
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
SUB → IST, SAW

Flights from Surabaya to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Surabaya to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Surabaya to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,018 km.
Where do you change planes between Surabaya and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Hong Kong (HKG). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Surabaya and Istanbul?
Surabaya: Juanda International Airport (SUB). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Surabaya and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 4 hours behind Surabaya.

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