Cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flights $550
Emirates, flydubai 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Aug 27 — Wed, Sep 9
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $550
Cheapest one-way flight $345
Gulf Air 1 stop 19 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $345
Cheapest nonstop flights $705
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $705
Last-minute weekend getaway $758
Emirates, flydubai 1 stop 40 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $758
Cheapest business class flights $2,062
Gulf Air 1 stop 19 hr Sun, Jun 28 — Sun, Jul 12
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $2,062
Fastest flight 11 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Istanbul takes 11 hr 45 min
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: $510–630
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $590–770

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $705
    Typical price: $870–2,450
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - IST Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $760–1,150
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - IST Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
    29 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - IST Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • China Southern
    from $680
    Typical price: $600–1,100
    75 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - IST Every day
  • Air China
    40 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - IST Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
  • Lufthansa
    from $927
    Typical price: $1,100–2,150
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - IST Every day
  • British Airways
    from $1,729
    Typical price: $1,400–2,800
    20 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 9 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 45 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 $510 to $630.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates, flydubai from $550. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $345.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $705, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $680, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $927, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 30.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $1,729, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul starts at $550 from Thu, Aug 27 to Wed, Sep 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $345 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
11 hr 45 min 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 12 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 75 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 5 nonstop flights and 29 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Air China offers 40 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Lufthansa offers 21 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • British Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. British Airways 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 Emirates, flydubai from $550. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $345.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $705, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $680, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $927, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 30.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $1,729, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 11.
Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Istanbul.
  • There are 12 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 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 $758 is offered by Emirates, flydubai from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.
Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Istanbul.
  • There are 12 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 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 $705 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8 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 $2,062 from Sun, Jun 28 to Sun, Jul 12 with Gulf Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Istanbul start at $550 from Thu, Aug 27 to Wed, Sep 9.
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 $758 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Emirates, flydubai.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Istanbul at price $758 is offered by Emirates, flydubai from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.
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.

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