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Istanbul to Guangzhou (IST-CAN): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Turkish Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop between Istanbul (IST) and Guangzhou (CAN), roughly 19 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every IST to CAN departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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4,899 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every IST to CAN departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Istanbul to Guangzhou to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each IST to CAN departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Plan on the map

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Guangzhou nonstop

Carriers operating IST to CAN nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Turkish Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about IST to CAN

How far is Guangzhou from Istanbul?
IST to CAN covers about 4,899 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to CAN?
Turkish Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from IST to CAN?
About 19 nonstop flights a week run between Istanbul and Guangzhou in the current schedule, operated by Turkish Airlines and China Southern Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on IST to CAN?
Open the IST to CAN calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Istanbul to Guangzhou route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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