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Flights from Istanbul to Beijing

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Mon 11 Jan - Wed 20 Jan
TK
TKDirect
IST - BJS
TK
TKDirect
BJS - IST
406£
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Sun 6 Dec - Fri 18 Dec
MS
MSDirect
IST - BJS
J2
J2Direct
BJS - IST
1657£
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Mon 14 Dec
3U
3UDirect
IST - BJS
232£
227£
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Mon 11 Jan
CZ
CZDirect
IST - BJS
266£
264£
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Wed 27 Jan
TK
TKDirect
IST - BJS
269£
266£
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Mon 30 Nov
TK
TKDirect
IST - BJS
270£
267£
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Tue 22 Dec
TK
TKDirect
IST - BJS
271£
267£
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Sun 10 Jan
TK
TKDirect
IST - BJS
275£
271£
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The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Beijing

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration17 h and 40 mFlights between Istanbul and Beijing take, on average, 17 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£227Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Beijing found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportFor flights from Istanbul to Beijing
Destination airportsBeijing Capital International AirportWhen travelling from Istanbul to Beijing
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Istanbul to Beijing
Airlines flying this routeChina Southern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Istanbul to Beijing
One-way average Price£683The average price for a flight Istanbul - Beijing at Opodo is £683, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Beijing when departing from Istanbul
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 8.98 CNY
1 CNY = 0.11 GBP
Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 4,384 mi
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi
Beijing airports
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)How far from city centre: 14 mi
undefined (PKX)How far from city centre: 27 mi

Book your Istanbul to Beijing flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Istanbul to Beijing (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £227, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Istanbul to Beijing takes roughly 12 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Istanbul–Beijing route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
  • Arrival airport: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

The weather in Beijing

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Beijing, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly -8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 31ºC
  • Lows: down to -9ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: December
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Istanbul to Beijing

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Istanbul to Beijing:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Beijing. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Beijing

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Istanbul to Beijing?
When you fly from Istanbul to Beijing the average price is £683. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Beijing at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Beijing is 227 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Beijing?
The most popular months to book a flight from Istanbul to Beijing are January, February and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Beijing?
The best time of the year to go to Beijing when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Beijing from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Beijing.
How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Beijing?
The total flight time between Istanbul and Beijing is of around 17 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,384.31 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Beijing?
The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Beijing is: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Beijing Capital International Airport(PEK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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