Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Istanbul
| Cheapest flight found | $482 |
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| Minimal flight time | 11h 0m |
| Flight distance | 8001 km |
| Most popular airline | Turkish Airlines |
Airfare Shanghai – Istanbul by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – Istanbul costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Shanghai — Istanbul
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 00:55 | 08:10 | mon, wed, fri | MU703 | China Eastern Airlines | 12h 15m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 01:20 | 08:00 | mon, tue, sun | MU703 | China Eastern Airlines | 11h 40m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 02:40 | 09:45 | wed, fri | TK6527 | Turkish Airlines | 12h 5m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 02:40 | 09:06 | fri | TK6491 | Turkish Airlines | 11h 26m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 02:40 | 09:16 | fri | TK6491 | Turkish Airlines | 11h 36m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 03:15 | 10:20 | sat | TK6479 | Turkish Airlines | 12h 5m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 03:40 | 09:40 | fri | TK6491 | Turkish Airlines | 11h 0m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 03:46 | 09:59 | mon | TK6493 | Turkish Airlines | 11h 13m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 04:15 | 11:20 | thu | TK6485 | Turkish Airlines | 12h 5m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
| 04:20 | 11:25 | tue | TK6522 | Turkish Airlines | 12h 5m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Istanbul
Flight Shanghai – Istanbul is served by 33 airlines. 4 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Shanghai — Istanbul by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Shanghai — Istanbul
The graph shows that booking flights Shanghai — Istanbul is best planned for August and flights Shanghai — Istanbul — Shanghai in the month of October.
Flights Shanghai — Istanbul
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Istanbul
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Shanghai — Istanbul from $482 and Shanghai — Istanbul — Shanghai from $216.
The price of the flight Shanghai — Istanbul (Turkey) — Shanghai from $216 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — Istanbul (Turkey) — Shanghai $625 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Istanbul
- IATA code of the destination city: IST
- Destination airports: Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul Ataturk Airport
- Destination country: Turkey
Low cost flights Shanghai — Istanbul (SHA — IST)
The distance between Shanghai and Istanbul 4972 miles (or 8001 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul is 5 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to Istanbul 11h 0m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Shanghai — Istanbul with several airlines (include China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Istanbul. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Shanghai — Istanbul. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $216 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $482
Routes from nearby cities to Istanbul
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Istanbul is from Hangzhou. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Ningbo from $528. The nearest airports from Shanghai with a flight to Istanbul are in Yancheng.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from Istanbul
If you are going to fly from Istanbul, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Istanbul:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — Istanbul
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — Istanbul?
Yes, they do: MU703, TK6527, TK6491, TK6479, TK6493, TK6485, TK6522, TK6519, LH8405, FX5174, TK281, TK27
Can we fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to Istanbul. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, FedEx depart from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Aeroflot, Air China, Air France, AirAsia X, AirSERBIA, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Atlas Air, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, DHL, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways (Greenliner Livery), Gulf Air, Hong Kong Air Cargo, Kalitta Air, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Red Wings, Rossiya Airlines, S7 Airlines, SCAT, Sichuan Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Southwind Airlines, Swiss, Thai Airways, UPS.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
A direct flight lasts an average of 11h 0m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 8001 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — Istanbul cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — Istanbul starts from $482.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — Istanbul?
Planes fly Shanghai — Istanbul 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and Istanbul?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In Istanbul — Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to Istanbul?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and Istanbul: MU703, MU703, TK6527, TK6491, TK6491, TK6479, TK6491, TK6493, TK6485, TK6522, TK6519, LH8405, LH8405, FX5174, FX5174, FX5174, FX5174, FX5174, FX5174, FX5174, TK281, TK281, TK27
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
High season is considered to be April and the cheapest month is August. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — Istanbul flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — Istanbul: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, FedEx.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — Istanbul: Aeroflot, Air China, Air France, AirAsia X, AirSERBIA, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Atlas Air, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, DHL, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways (Greenliner Livery), FedEx, Gulf Air, Hong Kong Air Cargo, Kalitta Air, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, Qatar Airways, Red Wings, Rossiya Airlines, S7 Airlines, SCAT, Sichuan Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Southwind Airlines, Swiss, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, UPS.