Cheap Flights from Beijing to Istanbul Starting at $263

Beijing is served mainly by Beijing Capital International (PEK) and the newer Beijing Daxing International (PKX), with a few smaller general aviation fields. Capital has long been the international and legacy-carrier hub, hosting many full-service airlines and their alliances, while Daxing is positioned as a modern, high-capacity gateway that also attracts both Chinese and international carriers and often competitive fares. Both airports sit well outside the centre — Capital to the northeast and Daxing to the south of the city — and each offers airport express trains (around 20–40 minutes depending on terminal) plus taxis and long-distance buses (30–60 minutes; fares typically range from modest metered taxi rates to low-cost bus tickets). Pros: extensive route networks and frequent services; Cons: travel time to downtown can be significant and peak-hour congestion may affect transfers.

Istanbul’s airport landscape centers on two main hubs. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s primary international gateway and a major long-haul hub for national carrier Turkish Airlines, typically handling most intercontinental and many European routes. It sits about 40–50 km north of the historic center; travel by taxi or shuttle usually takes 35–60 minutes depending on traffic and can cost roughly in the mid-range for Turkey, while the metro and airport bus offer cheaper, slightly longer transfers. Pros: modern facilities and numerous connections; cons: longer transfer times to the old city and occasional congestion. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) functions more as a budget- and leisure-focused airport on the Asian side, often serving low-cost carriers and regional flights. Located around 35–45 km southeast of central Sultanahmet, journeys by taxi or private car typically run 45–70 minutes depending on peak hours, with airport buses and shared shuttles providing lower-cost alternatives for longer travel times. Pros: convenient for travelers heading to Asian-side neighborhoods and often lower fares; cons: fewer long-haul options and longer commutes to the historic peninsula.

The Beijing — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Turkish Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Azerbaijan Airlines, S7 Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia X, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines, and Qanot Sharq. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $263. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Beijing to Istanbul is $255 (October 2025), while the maximum is $473 (May 2026). On average, a ticket costs $345–$708.