Are there nonstop flights from Xi'an (XIY) to Istanbul (SAW)?

No. The fastest connection is via Almaty, about 8h 59m of total flying time.

What is the fastest connection from Xi'an (XIY) to Istanbul (SAW)?

via Almaty ≈ 8h 59m, via Bishkek ≈ 9h, via Shymkent ≈ 9h 1m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)・6,786 km

No nonstop flights. The fastest connection is via Almaty (ALA), about 8h 59m of flying time (layover not included).

None.

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