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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$573	Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 18 hr Mon, Mar 9 — Sun, Mar 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $573
Cheapest one-way flight	$316	Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Mar 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $316
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,041	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 11 hr Fri, Mar 20 — Thu, Apr 2	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $1,041
Last-minute weekend getaway	$741	Qatar Airways 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $741
Cheapest business class flights	$2,031	China Southern 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $2,031

Fastest flight	10 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Shanghai takes 10 hr 15 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 Istanbul to Shanghai is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $440–620
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $560–700

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Shanghai

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,041

Typical price: $950–1,700

11 weekly nonstop flights

IST - PVG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $730–1,100

2 weekly nonstop flights

IST - PVG Every Wed, Sun

13 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every Tue
China Southern

from $647

Typical price: $610–1,050

45 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Qatar Airways

from $733

Typical price: $700–1,100

34 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - PVG Every day
Emirates

from $1,009

Typical price: $940–1,300

28 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG Every day
Air China

Typical price: $710–930

21 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every Wed, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $440 to $620.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $573. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $316.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,041, flying from Mar 20 to Apr 2.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $647, flying from Mar 28 to Apr 10.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $733, flying from Mar 19 to Apr 1.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,009, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai starts at $573 from Mon, Mar 9 to Sun, Mar 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $316 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.

10 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai.
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 Istanbul to Shanghai 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 Istanbul to Shanghai.

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

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 45 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Shanghai are:

China Eastern offers 2 nonstop flights and 13 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Qatar Airways offers 34 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Emirates offers 28 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air China offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $573. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $316.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,041, flying from Mar 20 to Apr 2.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $647, flying from Mar 28 to Apr 10.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $733, flying from Mar 19 to Apr 1.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,009, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.

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

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 China Eastern direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Shanghai at price $741 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

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

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 China Eastern direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shanghai start at $1,041 from Fri, Mar 20 to Thu, Apr 2 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai, 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 Istanbul and Shanghai start at $2,031 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 18 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shanghai start at $573 from Mon, Mar 9 to Sun, Mar 22.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Shanghai, 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 Istanbul and Shanghai starts at $741 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Shanghai at price $741 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Shanghai, 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.