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	$510	Gulf Air 1 stop 18 hr Mon, May 18 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $510
Cheapest one-way flight	$264	Gulf Air 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $264
Cheapest nonstop flights	$983	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Sat, May 23 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $983
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,185	Qatar Airways 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $1,185
Cheapest business class flights	$2,033	Gulf Air 1 stop 18 hr Sun, Jun 21 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $2,033

Fastest flight	11 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Istanbul takes 11 hr 35 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: $500–620
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $590–760

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $983

Typical price: $880–2,500

10 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - IST Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $750–1,150

6 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - IST Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

48 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every day
China Southern

from $676

Typical price: $580–1,150

75 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every day
Air China

35 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Lufthansa

from $1,044

Typical price: $1,050–2,100

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG - IST Every day
British Airways

from $1,488

Typical price: $1,300–2,650

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG - IST Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 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 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 $500 to $620.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $510. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $264.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $983, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $676, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $1,044, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 12.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $1,488, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul starts at $510 from Mon, May 18 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $264 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

11 hr 35 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 10 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 6 nonstop flights and 48 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 35 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 21 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 Gulf Air from $510. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $264.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $983, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $676, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $1,044, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 12.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $1,488, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.

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

There are 10 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, 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 $1,185 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

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

There are 10 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, 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 $983 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, Jun 5 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 $2,033 from Sun, Jun 21 to Sun, Jul 5 with Gulf Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Istanbul start at $510 from Mon, May 18 to Sun, May 31.

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 $1,185 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Istanbul at price $1,185 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

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.