Cheap flights from Chengdu to Istanbul from $275 CTU, TFU → IST, SAW
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $765 with China Eastern, 1 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $275 with AirAsia X, 15 Nov, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $275, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $765, 1 Jul 2027 to 4 Jul 2027
- Usual return price
- $598 to $765
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $560 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $598 to $765.
Cheapest return found recently
$765
1 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 · China Eastern
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · Return leaves 2:00 p.m. · 38 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$676
16 Dec – 20 Dec · Sichuan Airlines
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 1:30 a.m. · Return leaves 3:40 p.m. · 18 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$765 1 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$560 14 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $500 to $901.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 16 Dec to 17 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
97 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec – 20 Dec | $661 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $598 | Turkish Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 | $560 | Turkish Airlines | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 | $765 | China Eastern | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jul 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 | $789 | China Southern Airlines | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $560.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Eastern.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$275
15 Nov · AirAsia X
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:55 p.m. · 30 h 10 min trip
stops unknown
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$275 15 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 19 days, 25 Sept to 9 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $247 to $406.
19 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $275 | AirAsia X | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jun 2027 | $406 | Air China | Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $275.
Premium cabin fares from Chengdu to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chengdu to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (42 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $759 | $758 | +41% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $592 | $592 | +10% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $538 | $500 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 60–89 days | $551 | $538 | +2% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $619 | $570 | +15% | 28 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 19 days of one-way prices, 25 Sept to 9 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chengdu to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $765 with China Eastern, 1 Jul 2027 to 4 Jul 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $560 with Turkish Airlines, 14 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $598 to $765.
How much is a one-way flight from Chengdu to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $275 with AirAsia X, 15 Nov, found 4 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Istanbul?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $560, 14 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $275, 15 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chengdu to Istanbul?
In 42 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chengdu to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $676 with Sichuan Airlines, 16 Dec to 20 Dec, found 3 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Istanbul?
Between 16 Dec and 17 Jul 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Turkish Airlines on 2 and China Eastern on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work