Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Tehran from INR 42,197

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Tehran (SHA-THR)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as INR 42,197 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to IKA on Wed, Jan 21), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from INR 59,346 departing on Mon, Dec 22 and returning on Mon, Dec 29.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Tehran?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Tehran with the following airlines, including: Hainan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

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

  It takes around 9 hours 30 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Tehran (THR).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Tehran?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Tehran 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.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Tehran?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Tehran, 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 Wed, Jan 21, with one-way flights priced at just INR 42,197.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish 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 Tehran travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Tehran (THR) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Tehran is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tehran on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tehran on December 21, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at INR 40,068.

• Which airports can I fly to for Tehran from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tehran, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport (SHA-IKA) is by far the most common option on this route: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) Mehrabad International Airport (THR).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Tehran?

  The time difference between Tehran and Shanghai is 4h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Tehran?

  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.