Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
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September 7 - September 14
PVG - Istanbul
$672
$525
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June 19 - June 24
PVG - Istanbul
$941
$527
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September 11 - September 20
PVG - Istanbul
$656
$527
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September 2 - September 7
PVG - Istanbul
$681
$529
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September 8 - September 15
PVG - Istanbul
$673
$529
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September 11 - September 18
PVG - Istanbul
$673
$529
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September 14 - September 21
PVG - Istanbul
$677
$529
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September 15 - September 22
PVG - Istanbul
$677
$529
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September 16 - September 23
PVG - Istanbul
$677
$529
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September 17 - September 24
PVG - Istanbul
$677
$529
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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Istanbul
Regular price: $574 - $1,072
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul is typically between $574 and $1072. The current lowest deal is $525 with Emirates Airlines, for travel from Sep 7-Sep 14.
now $525
Low $574
High $1,072
The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul is September, with a median price of $433. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1589. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
September
Flights from $433
October
Flights from $1,589
Direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Istanbul
Fri, Jun 19
PVG - Istanbul
Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)
China Southern Airlines
$941
$527
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
SHA - Istanbul
Shanghai (SHA) - Istanbul (IST)
China Southern Airlines
$861
$544
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
PVG - Istanbul
Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)
Emirates Airlines
$901
$592
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
SHA - Istanbul
Shanghai (SHA) - Istanbul (IST)
China Southern Airlines
$858
$544
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
PVG - Istanbul
Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)
China Southern Airlines
$876
$544
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
PVG - Istanbul
Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)
China Southern Airlines
$893
$544
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
Jun 19 - Jun 24
$941 → $527
44%
Jun 23 - Jun 26
$949 → $544
43%
Jun 21 - Jun 24
$996 → $616
38%
Jun 24 - Jun 29
$896 → $535
40%
Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul
Shanghai - Istanbul route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares from Shanghai to Istanbul are above the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in September for the best prices.
Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul, with a median price of $433.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 37h 10m.
Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul typically take 37h 10m, with most routes involving 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.
Turkish Airlines provides direct flights on this route; connecting flights are more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
Turkish Airlines: 1 direct deal found.
Turkish Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from Shanghai to Istanbul recently.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route.
Historically, deals for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are frequent, with 0.97 deals per day.
Shanghai main airports to depart from
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul.
📍 ~40 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$525
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an alternative for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul.
📍 ~15 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$527
Istanbul main airports to arrive at
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Shanghai, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~40 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$525
Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative arrival point for your journey from Shanghai.
📍 ~40 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$527
Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative
Esenboğa International (ESB)
Consider Esenboğa International for its major international hub status and extensive flight network.
📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)
💸 Flights from ~$824
Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Adnan Menderes is a strong alternative with extensive European connections and high reliability.
📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg)
💸 Flights from ~$782
Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)
Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest option to Istanbul, accessible by road.
📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible by road)
💸 Flights from ~$867
Yenişehir (YEI)
Yenişehir is convenient for the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side.
📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible via bridge or ferry)
💸 Flights from ~$930
Burgas (BOJ)
Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate visas.
📍 ~250 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)
💸 Flights from ~$1013
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