China Eastern Airlines
Su, We, and Fr
starting at $509
Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $535
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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 non-stop 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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China Eastern Airlines
Su, We, and Fr
starting at $509
Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $535
Shanghai — Istanbul
01/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
starting at $2,314
Shanghai — Istanbul
01/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU703
starting at $1,214
Shanghai — Istanbul
01/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
starting at $2,544
Shanghai — Istanbul
01/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU703
starting at $1,269
Shanghai — Istanbul
02/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK281
starting at $1,045
Shanghai — Istanbul
02/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
starting at $1,035
Shanghai — Istanbul
02/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK281
starting at $951
Shanghai — Istanbul
02/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
starting at $2,859
Shanghai — Istanbul
02/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU703
starting at $572
Shanghai — Istanbul
02/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK27
starting at $2,616
starting at $468
starting at $241
starting at $203
starting at $255
starting at $257
starting at $268
starting at $275
starting at $322
starting at $323
starting at $332
starting at $341
starting at $415
The route Shanghai — Istanbul is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia X, Gulf Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, SCAT, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Spring Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $203) 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.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Istanbul departs on 03/29/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $203
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul departs on 03/01/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $464
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Istanbul takes 14h 15m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
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 cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $203
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: May, June, April.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul start from 14 hours 15 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 — $212 (May 2026), maximum — $415 (January 2026). Typically, the flight costs $241–$279.
