Helping travelers to find the best flight offers
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Istanbul:
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We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Istanbul departs on 12/10/2025, is operated by Aeroflot and costs $259
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul departs on 12/09/2025, is operated by Air China and costs $472
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Istanbul takes 15h 40m
There are no direct flights on this route.
The distance between Shanghai and Istanbul is 7998km (4959 miles). The average flight duration is 13h 10m. There are 16 direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul. The time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul is 5h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 9:55 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 12:55 AM
The route Shanghai — Istanbul is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Aeroflot, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air China, AirAsia X, China Southern Airlines, Gulf Air, Sichuan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Spring Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $259) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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Shanghai — Istanbul
12/07/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
Starting at $1,269
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/08/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
Starting at $1,030
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/09/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
Starting at $943
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/10/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK281
Starting at $429
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/11/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
Starting at $1,031
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/12/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
Starting at $1,242
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/13/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
Starting at $1,247
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/15/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK281
Starting at $471
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/18/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
Starting at $604
Shanghai — Istanbul
12/19/2025
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
Starting at $1,032
China Eastern Airlines
Su, We, and Fr
Starting at $511
Turkish Airlines
Every day
Starting at $536
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $259
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: December, January, February.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul start from 15 hours 40 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Istanbul vary: minimum — $259 (December 2025), maximum — $414 (October 2026). Typically, the flight costs $336–$721.