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How to get fromChengdu to Istanbulby subway, plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Istanbul by subway, plane, car, or train

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  1. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane TFU - IST
    14h 44m
    ₺19,180–38,230

  2. Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane MIG - IST
    19h 49m
    ₺11,582–37,940

  3. Drive  8,739 km

    1. Drive from Chengdu to Istanbulcar car 8,739 km
    4d 7h
    ₺63,542–91,782

  4. Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Istanbul Airport

    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane CTU - IST
    17h 7m
    ₺15,128–38,149

  5. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane TFU - SAW
    20h 37m
    ₺12,183–34,253

  6. Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane CTU - SAW
    21h 25m
    ₺12,131–42,172

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Istanbul Airport (IST) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₺12,925Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,839.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 44m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Istanbul, Turkey?

Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Chengdu fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Istanbul Airport (IST) once daily.

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