China Eastern · IST
What gates does China Eastern use at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
China Eastern uses gates B15, D17 and F17 at Istanbul Airport (IST), mainly in Concourses D, B and F, with about 1 departure a day (Oct 7–9, 2026). By departures: Concourses D (33% of its departures), B (33%) and F (33%).
Based on 6 China Eastern flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026 (full days)
How China Eastern compares at IST
- 50th of the 66 airlines with regular flights at IST by departures: under 1% of them (1 departure a day of about 706 a day).
- At IST, China Eastern’s 1 departure a day compares with Vueling’s 1 and flyadeal’s 1.
Where China Eastern flies nonstop from IST
2 nonstop destinations. Nonstop routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026; a few days of data can miss weekly or seasonal routes.
| Destination | Flights | Other airlines on this route |
|---|---|---|
| ShanghaiPVG | 4-5/week | Turkish Airlines (2-3/day) |
| Xi'anXIY | 2-3/week | none seen |
When China Eastern flies at IST
- Its departure usually leaves around 1:50 pm.
China Eastern’s aircraft at IST
| Aircraft | Departures | Seats each |
|---|---|---|
| A330-300 | 4-5/week | 264 |
| A330-200 | 2-3/week | not listed |
Seats are capacity from each airline’s seat map per aircraft type, not passengers.
China Eastern’s gates at IST
Gates it shares
| Gate | Who holds it | Other airlines there |
|---|---|---|
| B15 | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Iran Air, Royal Air Maroc, Uzbekistan Airways |
| D17 | Held by Turkish Airlines | Turkish Airlines, MIAT |
| F17 | Held by Turkish Airlines | Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines |
About this data
Based on 3 full days of flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026. Gates of its own are the gates where China Eastern flies the most (regional partners count as their brand). 33% of its departures have no seat count yet, so seat numbers run low.
China Eastern at IST: questions
What terminal is China Eastern at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
China Eastern flies from Concourses D, B and F at Istanbul Airport (IST). By departures: Concourses D (33% of its departures), B (33%) and F (33%).
What gates does China Eastern use at IST?
B15, D17 and F17, gates it shares with other airlines (Oct 7–9, 2026).
How many flights a day does China Eastern have from IST?
About 1 departure a day, averaged over Oct 7–9, 2026.
Where does China Eastern fly nonstop from IST?
China Eastern flies nonstop to 2 cities from IST, the most often to Shanghai and Xi'an. Routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026.
Does China Eastern share gates at IST?
Yes: 3 gates it uses are shared or used most by another airline, e.g. gate B15 with Turkish Airlines, Iran Air, Royal Air Maroc and Uzbekistan Airways.
Other airlines at IST
All of IST’s gates by airline · China Eastern at every airport we map · Nonstop routes from IST