Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Xi'an from US$330

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Xi'an (IST-SIA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Scat Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$330 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IST to XIY on Mon, Aug 17), while Scat Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$607 departing on Mon, Jun 22 and returning on Sun, Jun 28.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Xi'an?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Xi'an with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Istanbul to Xi'an?

  It takes about 9 hours 25 minutes to fly from Istanbul to Xi'an.

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Xi'an?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Xi'an is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Xi'an?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Xi'an. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/-/W/-/F/- -- MU5026 (11:21)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Istanbul to Xi'an?

  To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Xi'an, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Aug 17, with one-way flights priced at just US$330.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Xi'an travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Istanbul (IST) to Xi'an (SIA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Xi'an is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Xi'an on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Xi'an on June 21, 2026 with Scat Airlines, with prices starting at US$309.

• Which airports can I fly to for Xi'an from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xi'an, with Istanbul Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (IST-XIY) is by far the most common option on this route: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

• Is there any time difference between Istanbul and Xi'an?

  The time difference between Xi'an and Istanbul is 5h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Istanbul to Xi'an?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.