Cheap Flights from Xian to Istanbul — $285

The route Xian — Istanbul is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia X, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air China, and Thai AirAsia. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $285) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Xi’an is served primarily by Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), the region’s main international and domestic hub that handles a mix of full-service carriers and low-cost airlines, with expanding international connections. Located about 40–45 km northwest of downtown Xi’an, transfer times are typically 45–75 minutes by airport shuttle or taxi depending on traffic; public buses and the high-speed airport express bus are the most economical options, while private transfers or taxis cost more. The airport is convenient for onward international and domestic connections and generally offers a full range of facilities, though longer transfer distances can add time and taxi fares can vary with demand.

Istanbul is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s large international hub, handling most long-haul and flag-carrier flights and usually offering a wide range of full-service airlines; it sits roughly 35–50 km from the historic center depending on route and can take about 40–60 minutes by taxi or 45–75 minutes by public shuttle; fares typically range from moderate to higher for taxis and lower for express buses and HAVAIST shuttles. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side is often positioned for low-cost and regional carriers, about 40–50 km from central Sultanahmet and reachable in 45–90 minutes by bus or taxi, with generally lower fares on shared transfers. Pros: IST provides extensive connections and amenities, while SAW can offer cheaper fares and quicker access from eastern suburbs. Cons: both can involve significant travel time to the old city and variable traffic; allow extra time for transfers between airports.

The distance between Xian and Istanbul is 6820km (4228 miles). There are 1 direct flight from Xian to Istanbul. The time difference between Xian and Istanbul is 5h. Flights from Xian begin at 1:30 AM. The latest flight from Xian departs at 1:30 AM