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Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul Starting at NZD 441

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG01:30
        11h 40m
        Nonstop
        IST08:10
        Mon, Mar 3|Shanghai - Istanbul|China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 624NZD 1,433
        56% OFF
        56% OFF
        NZD 1,433NZD 624

        Choose China Eastern Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with China Eastern Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 624 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG23:00
        12h 5m
        Nonstop
        IST06:05
        Fri, Mar 21|Shanghai - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        NZD 735NZD 1,433
        49% OFF
        49% OFF
        NZD 1,433NZD 735

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Fri, Mar 21, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 735 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        IST11:00
        Thu, Mar 13|Shanghai - Istanbul|Juneyao Airlines
        NZD 441NZD 1,433
        69% OFF
        69% OFF
        NZD 1,433NZD 441

        Choose Juneyao Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 441 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        18h 25m
        1 stop
        IST15:00
        Thu, Apr 10|Shanghai - Istanbul|Juneyao Airlines
        NZD 442
        NZD 442

        Choose Juneyao Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Apr 10, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 442 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        18h 25m
        1 stop
        IST15:00
        Tue, Apr 1|Shanghai - Istanbul|Juneyao Airlines
        NZD 443
        NZD 443

        Choose Juneyao Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tue, Apr 1, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 443 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        IST11:00
        Sat, Mar 1|Shanghai - Istanbul|Juneyao Airlines
        NZD 452
        NZD 452

        Choose Juneyao Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Juneyao Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 452 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA08:50
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        IST07:10
        Thu, Mar 20|Shanghai - Istanbul|China Southern Airlines
        NZD 459
        NZD 459

        Choose China Southern Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with China Southern Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Thu, Mar 20, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 459 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG16:30
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        IST06:50
        Thu, Mar 13|Shanghai - Istanbul|Sichuan Airlines
        NZD 468
        NZD 468

        Choose Sichuan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 468 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG14:55
        29h 35m
        1 stop
        IST15:30
        Mon, Mar 3|Shanghai - Istanbul|Gulf Air
        NZD 488
        NZD 488

        Choose Gulf Air flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Gulf Air departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 488 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG16:30
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        IST06:50
        Tue, Mar 4|Shanghai - Istanbul|Sichuan Airlines
        NZD 777
        NZD 777

        Choose Sichuan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 777 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IST02:00 pm
        Fri, Feb 28|Shanghai - Istanbul|China Eastern Airlines
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Shanghai to Istanbul flight time & flight schedules

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  1. HO1657

    Juneyao Airlines

    01:35

    PVG

    11.4h

    08:00

    ATH

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  2. A3992

    Aegean Airlines

    13:30

    ATH

    1.5h

    16:00

    IST

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  3. HO1657

    Juneyao Airlines

    01:35

    PVG

    11.4h

    08:00

    ATH

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  4. A3990

    Aegean Airlines

    08:20

    ATH

    1.5h

    09:50

    IST

    SMTWTFS

  5. CZ3576

    China Southern Airlines

    10:05

    SHA

    2.8h

    12:55

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  6. CZ5007

    China Southern Airlines

    17:45

    SZX

    9.8h

    22:30

    RUH

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  7. F3575

    flyadeal

    01:45

    RUH

    4.6h

    06:20

    IST

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  8. CX363

    Cathay Pacific

    11:25

    PVG

    3.0h

    14:25

    HKG

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  9. CX647

    Cathay Pacific

    16:25

    HKG

    9.0h

    20:25

    RUH

    S--W-F-

  10. PC691

    Pegasus Airlines

    05:10

    RUH

    4.3h

    09:30

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  11. CZ3966

    China Southern Airlines

    11:25

    SHA

    2.6h

    14:00

    SZX

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  12. CZ5007

    China Southern Airlines

    17:45

    SZX

    9.8h

    22:30

    RUH

    S---T--

  13. PC691

    Pegasus Airlines

    05:10

    RUH

    4.3h

    09:30

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  14. 3U8964

    Sichuan Airlines

    13:10

    PVG

    3.3h

    16:25

    CTU

    SMTWTFS
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  15. 3U3827

    Sichuan Airlines

    01:35

    TFU

    9.9h

    06:30

    IST

    S-T-T-S

  16. CX349

    Cathay Pacific

    13:20

    SHA

    2.8h

    16:05

    HKG

    SMTWTFS
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  17. CX647

    Cathay Pacific

    16:25

    HKG

    9.0h

    20:25

    RUH

    S--W-F-

  18. PC691

    Pegasus Airlines

    05:10

    RUH

    4.3h

    09:30

    SAW

    SMTWTFS

  19. 3U6982

    Sichuan Airlines

    16:30

    PVG

    3.4h

    19:55

    TFU

    SMTWTFS
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  20. 3U3827

    Sichuan Airlines

    01:35

    TFU

    9.9h

    06:30

    IST

    S-T-T-S

  21. GF125

    Gulf Air

    17:50

    PVG

    10.2h

    23:00

    BAH

    S-T-T-S
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  22. GF045

    Gulf Air

    00:35

    BAH

    4.3h

    04:55

    IST

    SMTWTFS

  23. EY867

    Etihad Airways

    18:55

    PVG

    9.6h

    00:30

    AUH

    S-TWTFS
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  24. EY543

    Etihad Airways

    02:15

    AUH

    4.9h

    06:10

    IST

    SMTWTFS
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Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Istanbul

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 2,459.

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 11 hours 47 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST): China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

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Flight Information from Shanghai to Istanbul

Cheapest nonstop flight priceNZD 441
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 1,039
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance7,986.91 km
Average flight time11 hours 47 minutes
Popular airlineFinnair

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