Cheap flights from Nanjing to Istanbul from $490 NKG → IST, SAW
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $490 with Hainan Airlines, 12 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $490, found 6 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, one-way fares from $376 found in the last 7 days
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $377 to $406.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$490
12 Mar 2027 · Hainan Airlines
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 7:50 p.m. · 27 h 35 min trip
2 stops
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$490 12 Mar 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
$376 14 Mar 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $297 to $674.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 9 Jan 2027 to 15 Mar 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Mar 2027, 14 Mar 2027 costs $376: $114 less than the cheapest found recently.
China Eastern · Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) · 1 stop · found 7 days ago
Every date we hold
15 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2027 | $378 | China Eastern | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Mar 2027 | $490 | Hainan Airlines | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $376 | China Eastern | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Mar 2027 | $377 | China Eastern | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $376.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Hainan Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Nanjing 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 12 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Nanjing to Istanbul?
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $325 | $297 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $364 | $360 | +12% | 41 |
| 180+ days | $674 | $413 | +107% | 18 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 12 Mar 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 one-way flight from Nanjing to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $490 with Hainan Airlines, 12 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $376 with China Eastern, 14 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $377 to $406.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nanjing to Istanbul?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $376, 14 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Nanjing to Istanbul?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Nanjing to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Hainan Airlines on 12 Mar 2027, takes 27 h 35 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nanjing to Istanbul?
Between 9 Jan 2027 and 15 Mar 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Hainan Airlines 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