Cheap flights from Istanbul to Xi'an (IST–XIY)
ISTİstanbul Airport
Turkey
Turkey
XIYXi'an Xianyang International Airport
China
China
China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly Istanbul to Xi'an (IST–XIY) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 6,810 km (4,230 mi).
- From
- IST
- Istanbul
- To
- XIY
- Xi'an
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- MU · TK
- Cheapest fare found
- ₺14,493 one-way
- Distance
- 6,810 km (4,230 mi)
- Time difference
- Xi'an 5 hours ahead
Checked against sources:· How we verify
Istanbul to Xi'an fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: ₺14,493 for December 2026 on SCAT Airlines (1 stop).
- Oct ’26₺21,984
- Nov ’26₺14,744
- Dec ’26₺14,493
- Jan ’27₺17,808
- Jun ’27₺17,977
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–XIY
For Istanbul (IST) to Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), December 2026 had the lowest fare found (₺14,493). Days in Xi'an average 18–28 °C in April, May, September and October. Set your watch 5 hours forward on landing at XIY.
Istanbul to Xi'an: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Istanbul (IST) to Xi'an Xianyang (XIY)?
From ₺14,493 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on SCAT Airlines with 1 stop (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly IST–XIY direct?
China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly IST–XIY?
December 2026, at ₺14,493; the dearest month found was ₺21,984.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Xi'an?
Xi'an is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul: a IST departure at noon is 17:00 local time in XIY.
Xi'an to Istanbul: the return flight (XIY–IST)
All 2 airlines also fly XIY–IST nonstop.
Airlines flying IST–XIY nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (IST time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines MU | — | full-service | SkyTeam | — |
 Turkish Airlines TK | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying IST–XIY nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Ürümqi (URC) with China Southern Airlines: 6,820 km (4,240 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Shymkent (CIT) with
SCAT Airlines: 6,850 km (4,250 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Novosibirsk (OVB) with
S7 Airlines: 7,200 km (4,480 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop. - Via Beijing (PEK) with
Air China: 8,000 km (4,970 mi) flown, 17% further than nonstop. - Via Beijing (PKX) with China Southern Airlines: 7,960 km (4,950 mi) flown, 17% further than nonstop.
IST–XIY route map
More from Istanbul and Xi'an
Other arrivals in China
Also nonstop from IST, nearest to XIY first (straight-line distance):
- Beijing (PKX) airport guide · 882 km (548 mi) from XIY
- IST–PEK: Beijing · 934 km (580 mi) from XIY
- IST–PVG: Shanghai · 1,270 km (790 mi) from XIY
- IST–CAN: Guangzhou · 1,310 km (811 mi) from XIY
- Ürümqi (URC) airport guide · 2,110 km (1,310 mi) from XIY
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Departure
İstanbul Airport
Istanbul (IST), Istanbul. In our data, 90 airlines fly nonstop from IST to 311 destinations.
View IST airport guide →Arrival
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), Xi'an.
Weather in Xi'an vs Istanbul
Xi'an is warmer than Istanbul in 6 months and cooler in 3; the biggest gap is in April (22°C against 16°C). In October it averages 19°C in Xi'an and 20°C in Istanbul.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi'an | 5° | 9° | 16° | 22° | 27° | 32° | 33° | 31° | 25° | 19° | 13° | 7° |
| Istanbul | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Xi'an and Istanbul (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Xi'an
Places you can't fly to nonstop from IST, but can from XIY — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- turkishairlines.com — Turkish Airlines destinations from Istanbul
- en.wikipedia.org — current destination list, cross-checked 2026-09-25 (terminated routes removed)
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
Report a change — seen something different at the airport or on the airline's site? We re-check and log corrections publicly.