Flights Beijing → Istanbul
PEK → IST
Route overview
The flight route operates from Beijing Capital International Airport, which opened in 1958, to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, which began operations in 2018. Serving a highly trafficked destination, Atatürk Airport handles over 84 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports globally. The journey is conducted using a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, known for its long-haul capabilities and comfort.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Beijing (PEK) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Beijing the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Beijing (PEK) to Istanbul (IST) heads north-west for about 7,061 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Beijing the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about PEK-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
