Istanbul (IST) to Chengdu (TFU) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Chengdu (TFU) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Chengdu (TFU): Sichuan Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 4,177 miles (6,722 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tashkent, Bishkek and Almaty and more.
How many miles IST to TFU costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000–55,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $53.60–63 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 45,000 | $50.60–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 52,500 | $45.60–435 |
| United MileagePlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $25.60–35 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 56,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 59,000 | $45.60–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 70,000 | $120.40–479.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to TFU
- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to TFU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to TFU with one stop
39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Airlines and 2 more, then Loong AirHYHH+1GJ
- Via Bishkek (BSZ)Turkish Airlines, then Loong AirGJ
- Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana and Turkish Airlines, then Air China
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
3U8L+7 - Via Kathmandu (KTM)Turkish Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines and Air China3U
- Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines the whole way
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines
3U - Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot and Southwind Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines
2S3U - Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates, Turkish Airlines and 2 more, then Sichuan Airlines
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3U - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Sichuan Airlines
SM3U - Via Saint Petersburg (LED)Aeroflot and Turkish Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines3U
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Turkish Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu Airlines3UEU
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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IST to TFU: common questions
How many miles does IST to TFU cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (35,000–55,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (40,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (45,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to TFU?
Sichuan Airlines and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Istanbul from Chengdu by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Chengdu (TFU) are 4,177 miles (6,722 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to TFU award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Tashkent (TAS), Bishkek (BSZ), Almaty (ALA), Urumqi (URC) and Kathmandu (KTM). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.