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Flights from Xiamen to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Xiamen to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Urumqi, about 12h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 47m
Xiamen to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey12h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Urumqi
Best ways to fly from Xiamen 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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XMN Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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XMN Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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XMN Beijing (PEK) IST
Leg 1: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Turkish Airlines
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XMN Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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XMN Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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XMN Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: Korean Air, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, 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
- 8,183 km5,082 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 47mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hIstanbul vs Xiamen
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- XMN → IST, SAW
Flights from Xiamen to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Xiamen to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Urumqi and Beijing. 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 Xiamen to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,183 km.
Where do you change planes between Xiamen and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Urumqi (URC), Beijing (PEK) and Guangzhou (CAN). Air Changan flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xiamen and Istanbul?
Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Xiamen and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Xiamen.
