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	$495	Gulf Air 1 stop 28 hr Sun, Jan 11 — Tue, Jan 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $495
Cheapest one-way flight	$290	Gulf Air 1 stop 28 hr Wed, Dec 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $290
Cheapest nonstop flights	$603	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Sat, Dec 13 — Fri, Dec 26	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $603
Last-minute weekend getaway	$699	Qatar Airways 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $699
Cheapest business class flights	$1,961	Gulf Air 1 stop 28 hr Sun, Dec 28 — Sun, Jan 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is currently $1,961

Fastest flight	11 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Istanbul takes 11 hr 40 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 April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $490–790
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $560–730

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Istanbul

China Eastern

Nonstop

from $730

Typical price: $620–1,050

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - IST Every day

39 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $603

Typical price: $840–2,000

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - IST Every day
China Southern

from $541

Typical price: $550–1,050

55 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

from $591

Typical price: $630–1,150

39 weekly connecting flights

PVG - IST, SAW Every day
Air China

34 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat
British Airways

from $1,076

Typical price: $1,200–2,500

22 weekly connecting flights

PVG - IST, SAW Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

Shanghai China 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 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 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 33 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Istanbul

When are the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $490 to $790.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $495. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $290.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $730, flying from Oct 23 to Nov 5.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $603, flying from Dec 13 to Dec 26.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $541, flying from Nov 28 to Dec 11.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $591, flying from Dec 15 to Dec 29.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $1,076, flying from Nov 7 to Nov 20.

What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul starts at $495 from Sun, Jan 11 to Tue, Jan 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $290 and departs on Wed, Dec 3.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?

11 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Istanbul.

When should you fly to Istanbul, Türkiye?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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 is the best airline to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights and 39 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 55 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:

Turkish Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Qatar Airways offers 39 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 34 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
British Airways offers 22 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $495. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $290.

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

The cheapest China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $730, flying from Oct 23 to Nov 5.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $603, flying from Dec 13 to Dec 26.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $541, flying from Nov 28 to Dec 11.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $591, flying from Dec 15 to Dec 29.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is $1,076, flying from Nov 7 to Nov 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Istanbul at price $699 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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

There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

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

When are direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Istanbul start at $603 from Sat, Dec 13 to Fri, Dec 26 with Turkish Airlines.

How can I find nonstop flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Istanbul start at $1,961 from Sun, Dec 28 to Sun, Jan 11 with Gulf Air.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Istanbul start at $495 from Sun, Jan 11 to Tue, Jan 27.

How can I book business class trips from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Shanghai to Istanbul next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Istanbul starts at $699 from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20 with Qatar Airways.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Istanbul at price $699 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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.