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Flight deals from Chengdu to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chengdu to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $786. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$786 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $786, select.
Istanbul.$791 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $791, select.
Istanbul.$843 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $843, select.
Istanbul.$895 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $895, select.
Istanbul.$928 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $928, select.
Istanbul.$930 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $930, select.
Istanbul.$934 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $934, select.
Istanbul.$1,002 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,002, select.
Istanbul.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.
Istanbul.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
Istanbul.$1,042 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,042, select.
Istanbul.$1,049 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.
Istanbul.$1,049 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.
Istanbul.$1,114 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,114, select.
Istanbul.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.
Istanbul.$1,210 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,210, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chengdu to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $1,347
May
from $786
Jun
from $791
Jul
from $895
Aug
from $1,049
Sep
from $928
Oct
from $1,581
Nov
from $843
Dec
from $1,002
Jan
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Feb
from $1,462
Mar
from $1,032

Direct flights from Chengdu to Istanbul

Chengdu to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chengdu to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Chengdu to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$786
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time10 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineSichuan Airlines
Average flights per week34

Finding cheap flights from Chengdu to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chengdu to Istanbul is $786. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Chengdu to Istanbul.
Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and China Southern fly direct from Chengdu to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 98 flights per week flying from Chengdu to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Istanbul is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chengdu to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 6 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul (IST) from Chengdu (CCTU) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Istanbul? Return tickets start from $786 and one-way flights to Istanbul from Chengdu start from $427


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Chengdu from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Istanbul start from $427 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CCTU-IST ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Chengdu.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Chengdu and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Sichuan Airlines
    Turkish Airlines
    China Southern
    Air China
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Chengdu and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Chengdu to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Chengdu and Istanbul whenever you want.

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