Top Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Istanbul

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Istanbul, including Gulf Air,China Eastern Airlines,and .

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Find direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AU$ 826 or return tickets from AU$ 1,075.

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Flight Information from Shanghai to Istanbul

The distance between Shanghai and Istanbul is about 7,986.91km. It takes around 11 hours 47 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul. The most popular month to Istanbul is June. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price AU$ 403
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 694
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 7,986.91km
Average flight time 11 hours 47 minutes
Popular airline Gulf Air

Best Time to Book Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul

The best time to book the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul is between Jul 13 and Jul 20. One-way ticket prices start at AU$ 370 according to our flight calendar.

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  • Jul

    29 6
  • 6 13
  • 13 20
  • 20 27
  • Aug

    27 3
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  • 10 17
  • 17 24
  • 24 31
  • Sep

    31 7
  • 7 14
  • 14 21
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much are flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 1,557.
  • How long is the flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 11 hours 47 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST).
  • 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.
  • How many airports in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

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