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Cheap flights Shanghai — Istanbul

Shanghai (SHA, CN) Istanbul (IST, TR)
from $234 7 985 km ~9h 54m 99 flights found 12 airlines cheapest on Monday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $234 on 17.11.2026
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Prices found for 38 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
17 Nov 2026, Tue
AirAsia X D7 331
20:35
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
14:15
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
17h 40m 1 stop
City.Travel
$234
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19 Nov 2026, Thu
AirAsia X D7 331
20:35
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
14:15
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
17h 40m 1 stop
City.Travel
$236
View this ticket
24 Nov 2026, Tue
AirAsia X D7 331
20:35
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
14:15
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
17h 40m 1 stop
Clickavia
$242
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22 Dec 2026, Tue
Sichuan Airlines 3U 6996
13:45
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:05
IST Istanbul New Airport
13h 20m 1 stop
Wingie
$302
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31 Dec 2026, Thu
Sichuan Airlines 3U 6996
13:45
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
03:05
IST Istanbul New Airport
13h 20m 1 stop
Wingie
$302
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27 Dec 2026, Sun
China Eastern MU 2240
17:45
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
07:05
IST Istanbul New Airport
13h 20m 1 stop
City.Travel
$308
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Route characteristics
Distance
7 985 km
Flight time
9h 54m
Time difference
-5h
Minimum price
from $234 (17.11.2026)
Average price
$330
Maximum price
$472
Departures per week
8
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
IST Istanbul New Airport SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Airlines (12)
D7 AirAsia X 3U Sichuan Airlines MU China Eastern DV SCAT GF Gulf Air CA Air China FM Shanghai Airlines HU Hainan Airlines QR Qatar Airways 9C Spring Airlines HO Juneyao Airlines TK Turkish Airlines
Agencies (15)
City.Travel Авиасейлс Clickavia Wingie Trip.com Kiwi.com Mytrip.com Aviakassa Kupi.com Turna.com Мой Агент Tickets Gotogate Mego.travel Aerotur.aero
Prices by day of week
Tuesday
$234
avg $259
Thursday
$236
avg $269
Sunday
$308
avg $308
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $234
avg $237
3 flights
December 2026
from $302
avg $304
3 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 12
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
Low-cost 4 flights · 4 days
$234
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
10 flights · 10 days
$302
China Eastern
China Eastern
24 flights · 21 days
$308
SCAT
SCAT
Low-cost 9 flights · 9 days
$316
Gulf Air
Gulf Air
7 flights · 7 days
$319
Air China
Air China
2 flights · 2 days
$341
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$341
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$370
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$381
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$401
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$448
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
35 flights · 35 days
$465
Where to buy tickets 15
City.Travel
6 tickets · 6 days
from $234
Авиасейлс
10 tickets · 9 days
from $234
Clickavia
13 tickets · 12 days
from $242
Wingie
2 tickets · 2 days
from $302
Trip.com
44 tickets · 31 days
from $312
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $314
Mytrip.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $321
Aviakassa
5 tickets · 4 days
from $338
Kupi.com
6 tickets · 6 days
from $370
Turna.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $389
Мой Агент
2 tickets · 2 days
from $453
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $471
Gotogate
1 tickets · 1 days
from $628
Mego.travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 159
Aerotur.aero
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 228
Airports

From — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

To — Istanbul (2)

  • IST Istanbul New Airport
  • SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Istanbul
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?
Approximate flight time — 9h 54m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to Istanbul?
The straight-line distance — 7 985 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Istanbul cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $234 on 17.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $330. Range: $234 — $472.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul?
The difference — -5h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
To which airports in Istanbul do flights arrive?
To Istanbul: IST (Istanbul New Airport), SAW (Sabiha Gokcen International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 12 airlines: AirAsia X, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, SCAT, Gulf Air, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — Istanbul

Flights Shanghai — Istanbul is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 7 985 km. Flight time 9h 54m. Time difference -5h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 2 airports: PVG, SHA. To Istanbul (IST) — 2 arrival airports: IST, SAW.

12 airlines operate on this route: AirAsia X, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, SCAT, Gulf Air, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $234 (17.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $330, ranging from $234 to $472. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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