Cheap Flights from Beijing to Istanbul — $261

The Beijing — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including Air China, Turkish Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $261. 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.

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.

Fly nonstop from Beijing to Istanbul for the fastest, most convenient way to bridge East and West — fewer hassles, no layovers, and more time to enjoy Turkey’s vibrant culture. While connecting options can sometimes be cheaper, a direct flight saves hours and offers a more comfortable, stress-free journey worth the upgrade.

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 minimum one-way ticket price from Beijing to Istanbul is $256 (December 2025), while the maximum is $366 (August 2026). On average, a ticket costs $311–$322.