Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul (SHA - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$498	Gulf Air 1 stop 26 hr Sun, Mar 1 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $498
Cheapest one-way flight	$214	AirAsia X 1 stop 20 hr Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $214
Cheapest nonstop flights	$648	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Mon, Mar 9 — Mon, Mar 23	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $648
Last-minute weekend getaway	$587	Qatar Airways 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $587
Cheapest business class flights	$1,991	Gulf Air 1 stop 18 hr Sun, Mar 29 — Tue, Apr 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $1,991

Fastest flight	12 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Istanbul takes 12 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $495–600
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $570–750

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $648

Typical price: $810–2,350

11 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - IST Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $710–1,100

3 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - IST Every Wed, Fri, Sun

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every Mon, Sat, Sun
China Southern

from $598

Typical price: $560–1,050

43 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

from $618

Typical price: $650–1,150

35 weekly connecting flights

PVG - IST, SAW Every day
Air China

33 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Emirates

from $529

Typical price: $550–1,150

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG - IST Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $495 to $600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $498. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $214.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $648, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 23.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $598, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 24.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $618, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $529, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul starts at $498 from Sun, Mar 1 to Sun, Mar 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $214 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.

12 hr is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 11 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 43 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Istanbul are:

China Eastern offers 3 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Qatar Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Air China offers 33 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $498. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia X from $214.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $648, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 23.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $598, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 24.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $618, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $529, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.

Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Istanbul.

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Istanbul at price $587 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Istanbul.

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Istanbul start at $648 from Mon, Mar 9 to Mon, Mar 23 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Istanbul start at $1,991 from Sun, Mar 29 to Tue, Apr 14 with Gulf Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Istanbul start at $498 from Sun, Mar 1 to Sun, Mar 15.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Istanbul starts at $587 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Istanbul at price $587 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.