Cheap flights from Istanbul to Guangzhou (IST–CAN)
ISTİstanbul Airport
Turkey
Turkey
CANGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
China
China
China Southern Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly Istanbul to Guangzhou (IST–CAN) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 7,880 km (4,900 mi).
- From
- IST
- Istanbul
- To
- CAN
- Guangzhou
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- CZ · TK
- Cheapest fare found
- ₺15,019 one-way
- Distance
- 7,880 km (4,900 mi)
- Time difference
- Guangzhou 5 hours ahead
Data from the sources listed, updated:· How we verify
Istanbul to Guangzhou fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: ₺15,019 for November 2026 on Aeroflot (3 stops). Nonstop from ₺16,902.
- Oct ’26₺19,911
- Nov ’26₺15,019nonstop ₺18,537
- Dec ’26₺15,509nonstop ₺18,008
- Jan ’27₺17,119
- Feb ’27₺16,902
- Mar ’27₺18,743
- Apr ’27₺17,138
- Jun ’27₺18,566
- Jul ’27₺18,439
- Aug ’27₺24,183
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly IST–CAN
For Istanbul (IST) to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (₺15,019). Days in Guangzhou average 18–28 °C in January, February, March, April, November and December. Set your watch 5 hours forward on landing at CAN.
Istanbul to Guangzhou: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Istanbul (IST) to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)?
From ₺15,019 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on Aeroflot with 3 stops; nonstop from ₺16,902 (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly IST–CAN direct?
China Southern Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly IST–CAN?
November 2026, at ₺15,019; the dearest month found was ₺24,183.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul: a IST departure at noon is 17:00 local time in CAN.
Guangzhou to Istanbul: the return flight (CAN–IST)
All 2 airlines also fly CAN–IST nonstop.
Airlines flying IST–CAN nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| China Southern Airlines CZ | full-service | — |
 Turkish Airlines TK | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying IST–CAN nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Almaty (ALA) with
Air Astana: 7,910 km (4,910 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Tashkent (TAS) with
Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq and Uzbekistan Airways: 7,880 km (4,900 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Ürümqi (URC) with China Southern Airlines: 7,990 km (4,970 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Astana (NQZ) with Air Astana: 8,120 km (5,050 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop.
- Via Xi'an (XIY) with China Eastern Airlines: 8,120 km (5,050 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop.
IST–CAN route map
More from Istanbul and Guangzhou
Other arrivals in China
Also nonstop from IST, nearest to CAN first (straight-line distance):
- IST–PVG: Shanghai · 1,200 km (748 mi) from CAN
- IST–XIY: Xi'an · 1,310 km (811 mi) from CAN
- Beijing (PKX) airport guide · 1,820 km (1,130 mi) from CAN
- IST–PEK: Beijing · 1,880 km (1,170 mi) from CAN
- Ürümqi (URC) airport guide · 3,280 km (2,040 mi) from CAN
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Departure
İstanbul Airport
Istanbul (IST), Istanbul. In our data, 90 airlines fly nonstop from IST to 311 destinations.
View IST airport guide →Arrival
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Baiyun (CAN), Guangzhou.
Weather in Guangzhou vs Istanbul
Guangzhou is warmer than Istanbul in every month, by 5–11°C; the biggest gap is in February (20°C against 9°C). In October it averages 29°C in Guangzhou and 20°C in Istanbul.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | 19° | 20° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 21° |
| Istanbul | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Guangzhou and Istanbul (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Guangzhou
Places you can't fly to nonstop from IST, but can from CAN — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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