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Chengdu TFUIstanbul IST

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Chengdu TFUIstanbul IST

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Chengdu TFUIstanbul SAW

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Chengdu TFUIstanbul SAW

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Chengdu TFUIstanbul SAW

£546
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Chengdu TFUIstanbul IST

£569
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Chengdu CTUIstanbul IST

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Chengdu TFUIstanbul SAW

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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
6728 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chengdu to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chengdu to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
19%
22°C18°C
3 Oct
57%
18°C16°C
Sunday
27 Sep
79%
21°C19°C
4 Oct
19%
18°C16°C
Monday
28 Sep
85%
20°C18°C
5 Oct
73%
21°C16°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
86%
19°C17°C
6 Oct
57%
19°C16°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
83%
19°C17°C
7 Oct
20°C15°C
Thursday
1 Oct
85%
18°C17°C
8 Oct
19°C15°C
Friday
2 Oct
38%
20°C17°C
9 Oct
17%
23°C18°C
Travelers usually depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, or Chengdu Shuangliu International when they travel from Chengdu to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Chengdu and Istanbul is 6728 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Chengdu and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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