Cheap flights from Istanbul to Kunming

One-way fares from $367 · IST → KMG · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Kunming → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$367

Sichuan Airlines · Sun, Dec 27

Cheapest month
December

from $367

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
10h 05m

6,920 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kunming

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $408
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $367
  3. January 2027 $468

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Sichuan Airlines
Depart15:40 Sun, Dec 27IST → KMG 10h 05m · 1 stop
$367one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart23:45 Sat, Dec 26IST → KMG 10h 35m · 1 stop
$419one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart15:50 Thu, Dec 31IST → KMG 12h 20m · 1 stop
$422one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Kunming

Istanbul (IST) and Kunming (KMG) are about 6,920 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 05m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $367, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Kunming?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $367 with Sichuan Airlines, departing Sunday, December 27, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $367 to $468.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kunming?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $367 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kunming?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kunming?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 05m. Istanbul and Kunming are around 6,920 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Kunming?

Recent fares on this route were with Sichuan Airlines, THAI Airways and China Southern Airlines.

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