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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.SAR 1,079 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,079, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,135 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,135, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,270 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,270, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,281 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,281, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,390 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,390, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,419 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,419, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,524 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,524, select.
Shanghai.SAR 1,538 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,538, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in May.
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from SAR 1,135
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from SAR 1,390
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from SAR 1,419
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from SAR 1,281
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from SAR 1,270
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from SAR 1,524
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from SAR 1,538
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from SAR 1,817
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Istanbul to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 1,079
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time10 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is SAR 1,641. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Shanghai.
China Eastern and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Shanghai.
As of April 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Istanbul, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 1,641.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Gulf Air. And the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong Airport is China Eastern.

How to find cheap flights to Shanghai from Istanbul

Looking for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Shanghai? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Istanbul to Shanghai. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Shanghai from Istanbul from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Istanbul-Shanghai ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Shanghai from Istanbul.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Istanbul-Shanghai flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Istanbul and Shanghai? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Istanbul and Shanghai. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Shanghai, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Istanbul to Shanghai flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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