Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Sanya?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sanya and London, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Shenzhen, Seoul, Nanjing, Ho Chi Minh City, Melbourne, Phuket City, Lviv, Barcelona, Vancouver, Dubai, Lagos, Kathmandu, Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.

Question 3

What airports are near Sanya?

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The main airport in Sanya is Sanya Phoenix International. It is also served by Sanya Phoenix International, Haikou Meilan International, Qionghai Bo'ao.

Question 4

What airports are near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Sanya and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Sanya and Istanbul with China Southern Airlines, Pegasus, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Sanya and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sanya and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 7

What flights operate between Sanya and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Sanya and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Sanya?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Sanya. The main one is Sanya Phoenix International and other nearby airports include Sanya Phoenix International, Haikou Meilan International, Qionghai Bo'ao

Question 9

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sanya and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sanya, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sanya and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Sanya and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sanya, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Sanya and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£273
Cheapest round-trip	£541
Average round-trip	£770
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	China Southern Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
M11 Metro to Kağıthane	24-30 min	₺23 – ₺35; Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)	every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to European side
Havaist Airport Bus	60-120 min	₺180 – ₺250; varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)	every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Taxi	40-90 min	₺800 – ₺1,500; metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	40-90 min	₺1,200 – ₺2,500; pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or late arrivals

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Havabus to Taksim/Kadıköy	60-120 min	₺150 – ₺200; varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Kadıköy
Public Bus E10/E11 to Kadıköy	60-90 min	₺17 – ₺25; Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	45-100 min	₺700 – ₺1,400; metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door to Asian side
Ride-hailing (BiTaksi)	45-100 min	₺650 – ₺1,300; app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless payment option

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes
Sichuan Airlines	CSC	3U	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	25°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C

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