Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Xi'an to Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xi'an and Istanbul takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Xi'an and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Xi'an and Istanbul is 6820 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Xi'an and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Xi'an and Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Nanjing, Phnom Penh, Budapest, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Hangzhou, Honolulu, Nagoya, Harbin.

Question 5

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 6

What airports are near Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Xi'an is Xiguan Airport. It is also served by Xi an Xianyang International, Yuncheng Guangong, Hanzhong Xiguan, Qingyang.

Question 7

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 8

Which airlines fly between Xi'an and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Xi'an and Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Xi'an and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Xi'an 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 10

What flights operate between Xi'an and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Xi'an 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 11

How many airports are there near Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Xi'an. The main one is Xiguan Airport and other nearby airports include Xi an Xianyang International, Yuncheng Guangong, Hanzhong Xiguan, Qingyang

Question 12

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 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an 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 Xi'an, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 15

What time do flights between Xi'an 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 Xi'an, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Xi'an and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 nonstop round-trip	£589
Cheapest round-trip	£551
Average round-trip	£690
Nonstop flights in August	£410 – £463

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

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	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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