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Connecting route · China → Turkiye

Flights from Tianjin to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Tianjin to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 11h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 34m
TSNISTURC

Tianjin to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey11h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Tianjin 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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TSN Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 34m
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TSN Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 11m
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3
TSN Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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4
TSN Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 45m
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TSN Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 35m
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TSN Hong Kong (HKG) IST
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 53m
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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
7,158 km4,445 miles
Journey time
11h 34mestimate
Time difference
-5hIstanbul vs Tianjin
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
TSN → IST, SAW

Flights from Tianjin to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tianjin to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian 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 Tianjin to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,158 km.
Where do you change planes between Tianjin and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Seoul (ICN) and Shanghai (PVG). Air China flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tianjin and Istanbul?
Tianjin: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Tianjin and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Tianjin.

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