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Connecting route · China → Turkiye

Flights from Yantai to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Yantai to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Guangzhou, about 12h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 31m
YNTISTXIY

Yantai to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Yantai 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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YNT Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 31m
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YNT Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 31m
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3
YNT Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 24m
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YNT Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~12h 59m
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YNT Urumqi (URC) IST
Leg 1: Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 04m
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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
7,570 km4,701 miles
Journey time
12h 31mestimate
Time difference
-5hIstanbul vs Yantai
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
YNT → IST, SAW

Flights from Yantai to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yantai to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Guangzhou and Shanghai. 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 Yantai to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,570 km.
Where do you change planes between Yantai and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Seoul (ICN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Yantai and Istanbul?
Yantai: Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Yantai and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Yantai.

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