Sample Route· North America
Silk Road Crossing: NYC → Istanbul → Dubai → Delhi → Bangkok → Tokyo → NYC
Six-region eastbound RTW tracing the historical Silk Road by air. NYC → Istanbul → Dubai → Delhi → Bangkok → Tokyo → home. Turkish + Emirates handle the western half cleanly; Star Alliance picks up the eastern half through Bangkok to Tokyo and home via direct ANA NH8 to JFK. Best for travelers who want maximum cultural diversity per ticket.
- Cabin
- Economy
- Duration
- 6–12 weeks
- Direction
- eastward
- Stops
- 7 cities
JFK-IST-DXB-DEL-BKK-NRT-JFKEstimated Price
Economy$1,651–$2,518
per person · USD
Last checkedMay 18, 2026
Six-region route traces the historical Silk Road overland corridors by air. Mixed alliance — Turkish + Emirates + ANA + AA most common.
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At a glance
Key facts about this route
Six-region RTW tracing the historical Silk Road by air — Istanbul, Dubai, Delhi, Bangkok, Tokyo.
- Touches six regions including Middle East — most diverse classic in the set.
- Turkish Airlines + Emirates make the IST→DXB and DXB→DEL legs uncomplicated.
- Economy estimate $1,651–$2,518 USD as of May 2026.
Dated facts
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Economy estimate $1,651–$2,518 USD for JFK-IST-DXB-DEL-BKK-NRT-JFK
As of Source: AirTreks Itinerary Engine
Route map
Geographic route
The itinerary
7 stops, stop by stop
Nights are suggested ranges — not booked segments. Adjust in TripPlanner.
- 01
New York
JFKUnited StatesOrigin / return.
- 02
Istanbul
ISTTürkiye🛏 4–7 nightsTurkish Airlines hub — daily TK1 to JFK, TK762 to DXB. New IST airport: allow 60min minimum transit.
- 03
How this ticket is structured
MixedSelf-transfer included
One primary PNR with selected self-transfer legs. See stops.
Likely carriers
- Star Alliance
- Oneworld
- Mixed carriers
Carriers are indicative. Actual ticketing depends on availability and seasonal pricing windows.