Cheap flights from Kunming to Istanbul

One-way fares from $361 · KMG → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Kunming
Cheapest fare
$361

China Southern Airlines · Fri, Feb 26

Cheapest month
February

from $361

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
13h 30m

6,920 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kunming to Istanbul

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

  1. November 2026 $385
  2. February 2027 Cheapest $361

Cheapest dates in February 2027

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

China Southern Airlines
Depart13:15 Fri, Feb 26KMG → IST 13h 55m · 1 stop
$361one way, per person
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China Southern Airlines
Depart20:50 Sat, Feb 27KMG → IST 13h 30m · 1 stop
$372one way, per person
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About flights from Kunming to Istanbul

Kunming (KMG) and Istanbul (IST) 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 13h 30m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $361, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kunming to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $361 with China Southern Airlines, departing Friday, February 26, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $361 to $385.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $361 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Istanbul?

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

How long is the flight from Kunming to Istanbul?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 13h 30m. Kunming and Istanbul are around 6,920 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kunming to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Batik Air Malaysia and China Southern Airlines.

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