Istanbul to Chengdu (IST-TFU): nonstop upgrade & award space

Sichuan Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly the IST to TFU nonstop about 7 times a week. With Sichuan Airlines flying most of the schedule, the long-haul premium cabin opens when that one carrier decides it does, which is why the calendar matters more than the search. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines across every IST to TFU date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed . Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

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Istanbul to Chengdu flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for IST to TFU, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Schedule data dated .

Scheduled nonstop departures from Istanbul (IST) to Chengdu (TFU)
Date Flight Airline Departs IST Arrives TFU Duration Aircraft
3U 3828Sichuan Airlines15:4005:208h 40m330
3U 3828Sichuan Airlines15:4005:208h 40m330
3U 3828Sichuan Airlines15:4005:208h 40m330
3U 3828Sichuan Airlines15:4005:208h 40m330
3U 3828Sichuan Airlines15:4005:208h 40m330
3U 3828Sichuan Airlines15:4005:208h 40m330
3U 3828Sichuan Airlines15:4005:208h 40m330

Showing all 7 scheduled IST to TFU departures across the next 7 days with service. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

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Award seats on IST to TFU departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines, date by date. Open the calendar for Istanbul to Chengdu to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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

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See IST to TFU on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

Airlines flying Istanbul to Chengdu nonstop

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

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Frequently asked questions about IST to TFU

How far is Chengdu from Istanbul?
IST to TFU covers about 4,178 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to TFU?
Sichuan Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines.
How many flights a week are there from IST to TFU?
About 7 nonstop flights a week run between Istanbul and Chengdu in the current schedule, operated by Sichuan Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.
What time do flights from IST to TFU depart?
In the next 7 days with service, every scheduled IST to TFU nonstop leaves at 15:40 local time at Istanbul. The schedule table on this page lists each departure by date.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on IST to TFU?
Open the IST to TFU route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Turkish Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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