Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are not common. Historically, only about 2.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has typically been 2. Travelers should generally anticipate flights with at least one stop when planning this route.

What's the flight time from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The direct flight time from Shanghai to Istanbul is typically around 12 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 8020 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to approximately 19 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their itinerary.

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

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are historically frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer favorable prices. Travelers can typically find good deals with regularity across the trailing quarter, making it a route where opportunities for savings arise often.

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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-16
SHA - Istanbul
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CN¥4,402
CN¥3,227
Round trip
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CN¥3,496
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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¥3,812 - CN¥7,562

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 3812 to CNY 7562. The current lowest deal is CNY 3205 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Nov 16-Nov 23.

now CN¥3,205

Low CN¥3,812

High CN¥7,562

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

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,843

CN¥3,596

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,843

CN¥3,596

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,566

CN¥3,602

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,567

CN¥3,589

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,567

CN¥3,596

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,832

CN¥3,596

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

CN¥5,703 → CN¥3,635

36%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

CN¥5,599 → CN¥3,635

35%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

CN¥5,600 → CN¥3,635

35%

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

CN¥5,599 → CN¥3,635

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

Shanghai - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $433, followed by December at $537.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 37h 10m

Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul typically have a median duration of 37 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights make up 2.5% of recent routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are frequently available.

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 PVG

Elite

Oct 10

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,038

$1,071

Save $967

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 12

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,072

$1,071

Save $1,001

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 11

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,072

$1,071

Save $1,001

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 01

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,035

$1,071

Save $964

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 01

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,074

$1,071

Save $1,003

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 12

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,050

$1,072

Save $978

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 02

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,004

$1,072

Save $932

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 13

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,056

$1,104

Save $952

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 14

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,093

$1,104

Save $989

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 13

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,043

$1,104

Save $939

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 19

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,076

$1,104

Save $972

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Nov 06

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$2,077

$1,104

Save $973

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, travelers flying from Shanghai to Istanbul have found the lowest prices when booking 7-13 days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for this booking window was $1163. Booking 0-6 days out typically resulted in an average price of $1241, while booking 60+ days in advance saw prices rise to an average of $1420. Planning your trip within this optimal window can help secure more favorable fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Istanbul is typically around $917. The median price for this route has been $1131. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically observed at $1314 or less. Aiming for a fare at or below $917 would generally be considered a good deal.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul, with a median price of $433. December also offered favorable prices, with a median of $537. While January had a median of $616, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating significant price fluctuations within that month. The annual median price for this route has been $1131.

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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¥3,812 - CN¥7,562

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 3812 to CNY 7562. The current lowest deal is CNY 3205 with FlyAsianXpress for travel from Nov 16-Nov 23.

now CN¥3,205

Low CN¥3,812

High CN¥7,562

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

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,843

CN¥3,596

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,843

CN¥3,596

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,566

CN¥3,602

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,567

CN¥3,589

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,567

CN¥3,596

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Istanbul

Shanghai (PVG) - Istanbul (IST)

Emirates Airlines

CN¥4,832

CN¥3,596

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

CN¥5,703 → CN¥3,635

36%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

CN¥5,599 → CN¥3,635

35%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

CN¥5,600 → CN¥3,635

35%

6 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 30

CN¥5,599 → CN¥3,635

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul

Shanghai - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $433, followed by December at $537.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 37h 10m

Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul typically have a median duration of 37 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights make up 2.5% of recent routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul are frequently available.

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

$2,077

$1,104

Save $973

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 fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 37h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

Oct 10

Oct 12

Oct 11

Nov 01

Nov 01

Oct 12

Nov 02

Oct 13

Oct 14

Oct 13

Oct 19

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 fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 37h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

Oct 10

Oct 12

Oct 11

Nov 01

Nov 01

Oct 12

Nov 02

Oct 13

Oct 14

Oct 13

Oct 19

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?