Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are not common. Historically, only about 2.5% of the flights on this route have been direct. When connecting flights are taken, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one layover.

What's the flight time from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Istanbul has a median duration of 12 hours and 0 minutes. This journey covers an approximate distance of 8020 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to about 19 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for longer travel times if a direct option is not available.

How often do cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are considered to come up frequently. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find good value fares for this route. The consistent availability of deals makes it a favorable route for those seeking more affordable travel options.

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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-23
SHA - Istanbul
89% AI deal score
CN¥4,393
CN¥3,233
Round trip
2026-10-09 – 2026-10-24
SHA - Istanbul
91% AI deal score
CN¥4,493
CN¥3,441
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SHA - Istanbul
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CN¥4,552
CN¥3,461
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2026-10-05 – 2026-10-18
SHA - Istanbul
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CN¥4,568
CN¥3,502
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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-15
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CN¥4,201
CN¥3,515
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-26
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CN¥4,836
CN¥3,522
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-24
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CN¥4,956
CN¥3,542
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2026-11-13 – 2026-11-27
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CN¥4,005
CN¥3,542
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-17
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Shanghai to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

Fares for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul typically range from $917–$1314, with a median of $1131. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul, the cheapest time to fly is often September, with a median fare of $433. Other affordable months include December, where the median fare is $537, and January, with a median fare of $616.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Istanbul takes about 37h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8020 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, as only 2.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Istanbul

Regular price: CN¥3,806 - CN¥7,571

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is CNY3806 to CNY7571. The current lowest deal is CNY3233 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Nov 16-Nov 23.

now CN¥3,233

Low CN¥3,806

High CN¥7,571

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

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥433

October

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,589

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Istanbul

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

CN¥4,568

CN¥3,502

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,549

CN¥3,602

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,552

CN¥3,609

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,493

CN¥3,421

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

CN¥4,552

CN¥3,441

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,590

CN¥3,602

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

4 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 27

CN¥5,530 → CN¥3,730

33%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

CN¥5,363 → CN¥3,622

32%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

CN¥5,370 → CN¥3,663

32%

7 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 25

CN¥5,354 → CN¥3,663

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

Shanghai - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent SHA to IST fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Shanghai to Istanbul are below the typical level, with 2% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $433 for Shanghai to Istanbul flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 37h 10m to reach Istanbul.

The median flight duration from Shanghai to Istanbul is 37 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 97.5% of options, typically involving 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines provides direct flight options on the Shanghai to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are offered frequently, appearing often.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Istanbul and is often the cheapest option from Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,226

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights to Istanbul from Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,227

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider this major international hub for its high flight frequency and excellent connectivity, despite the distance.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥5,183

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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From SHA

Elite

Nov 26

Istanbul, Turkey

94% AI deal score

$2,469

$1,030

Save $1,439

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From SHA

Elite

Jan 19

Istanbul, Turkey

94% AI deal score

$2,650

$1,098

Save $1,552

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 26

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,482

$1,030

Save $1,452

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 28

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,058

$1,072

Save $986

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 21

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,055

$1,077

Save $978

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 18

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,055

$1,077

Save $978

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 10

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,061

$1,077

Save $984

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 21

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,056

$1,077

Save $979

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 09

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,061

$1,077

Save $984

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 23

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,050

$1,077

Save $973

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 25

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,050

$1,077

Save $973

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 06

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,009

$1,077

Save $932

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $1163. Booking 0-6 days before departure sees a slight increase to an average of $1241. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1420, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be available on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is considered to be $917 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1131. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $1314 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $917 threshold.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul, with a median price of $433. December also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $537. The annual median price for this route is $1131, indicating significant savings are possible during these months. January, with a median price of $616, is also among the more affordable options.

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Shanghai to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Istanbul

Regular price: CN¥3,806 - CN¥7,571

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is CNY3806 to CNY7571. The current lowest deal is CNY3233 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Nov 16-Nov 23.

now CN¥3,233

Low CN¥3,806

High CN¥7,571

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

September

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥433

October

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,589

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Istanbul

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

CN¥4,568

CN¥3,502

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,549

CN¥3,602

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,552

CN¥3,609

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,493

CN¥3,421

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Gulf Air

CN¥4,552

CN¥3,441

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,590

CN¥3,602

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

4 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 27

CN¥5,530 → CN¥3,730

33%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

CN¥5,363 → CN¥3,622

32%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

CN¥5,370 → CN¥3,663

32%

7 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 25

CN¥5,354 → CN¥3,663

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

Shanghai - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent SHA to IST fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Shanghai to Istanbul are below the typical level, with 2% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $433 for Shanghai to Istanbul flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 37h 10m to reach Istanbul.

The median flight duration from Shanghai to Istanbul is 37 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 97.5% of options, typically involving 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines provides direct flight options on the Shanghai to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are offered frequently, appearing often.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International offers flights to Istanbul and is often the cheapest option from Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,226

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights to Istanbul from Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,227

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Consider this major international hub for its high flight frequency and excellent connectivity, despite the distance.

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,009

$1,077

Save $932

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Istanbul

Shanghai to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

Direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

Shanghai - Istanbul route insights

Recent SHA to IST fares are below the typical level.

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 37h 10m to reach Istanbul.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Nov 26

Jan 19

Nov 26

Oct 28

Oct 21

Oct 18

Oct 10

Oct 21

Oct 09

Oct 23

Oct 25

Nov 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How early should I book Shanghai to Istanbul flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

What's the flight time from Shanghai to Istanbul?

How often do cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul come up?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Shanghai to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

Direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

Shanghai - Istanbul route insights

Recent SHA to IST fares are below the typical level.

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 37h 10m to reach Istanbul.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Nov 26

Jan 19

Nov 26

Oct 28

Oct 21

Oct 18

Oct 10

Oct 21

Oct 09

Oct 23

Oct 25

Nov 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How early should I book Shanghai to Istanbul flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Shanghai to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?