Find cheap airlines flights from Istanbul to Shanghai

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from Istanbul to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Istanbul to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai: One way flights from $483, round trip flights from $749. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Istanbul to Shanghai

The distance between Istanbul and Shanghai is approximately 7,986.91 km. It takes around 10 hours 15 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$358
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$550
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance7,986.91 km
Average flight time10 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Istanbul to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Istanbul to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai is January, with an average price of $504; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to $1,058.

$1,058
$781
$504
$227
    Cheapest
  • $721
    Jun
  • $665
    Jul
  • $607
    Aug
  • $633
    Sep
  • $1,058
    Oct
  • $709
    Nov
  • $582
    Dec
  • $504
    Jan
  • $546
    Feb
  • $667
    Mar
  • $554
    Apr
  • $604
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Average price of round-trip flights from Istanbul to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai are found during January, with an average price of $774. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to $1,213.

$1,213
$994
$774
$555
    Cheapest
  • $1,006
    Jun
  • $928
    Jul
  • $1,081
    Aug
  • $1,073
    Sep
  • $1,007
    Oct
  • $782
    Nov
  • $815
    Dec
  • $774
    Jan
  • $985
    Feb
  • $1,213
    Mar
  • $1,147
    Apr
  • $775
    May

When is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai during Juneteenth National Independence Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Istanbul to Shanghai during Juneteenth National Independence Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is scheduled for Jun 19. The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai are available on Jun 20, with fares starting at $367.

$412
$390
$367
$345
    Cheapest
  • $381
    15
    Jun
  • $412
    16
  • $396
    17
  • $411
    18
  • $412
    19
  • $367
    20
  • $407
    21

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai (IST-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $358 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IST to SHA on Fri, Jun 26), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $550 departing on Wed, Jun 17 and returning on Fri, Jun 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 10 hours 15 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- MU704 (14:23) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/-/F/S -- TK280 (17:37) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK026 (01:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jun 26, with one-way flights priced at just $358.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai on June 22, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at $296.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IST-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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