Turkish Airlines
Mo, We, Th, and Fr
starting at $546
China Eastern Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, We, and Fr
starting at $480
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 Istanbul to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Istanbul to Shanghai is $211 (March 2027), while the maximum is $436 (August 2027). On average, a ticket costs $247–$290.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The airlines on the Istanbul — Shanghai route each fly on specific days: China Eastern Airlines flies every day except Thursday and Saturday. Turkish Airlines only flies on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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Flight prices from Istanbul to Shanghai are steadily rising: from October 2026 to September 2027, ticket costs increased by 55%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to February 2027 — up 32%. The best time to fly is March 2027–April 2027, when the average price is $217. In July 2027–August 2027, tickets cost around $402.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in March 2027–April 2027 can save you up to 46% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 25.9%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
Turkish Airlines
Mo, We, Th, and Fr
starting at $546
China Eastern Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, We, and Fr
starting at $480
All airports
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU704
starting at $1,432
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK280
starting at $1,532
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK26
starting at $1,612
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK26
starting at $1,646
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK26
starting at $1,603
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK26
starting at $1,654
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK26
starting at $1,654
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK280
starting at $1,392
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK280
starting at $1,125
Istanbul — Shanghai
10/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK26
starting at $1,704
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The Istanbul — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia X, S7 Airlines, SCAT, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Valuair, Pegasus Airlines, CanJet, and Kinda Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $226. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest flight ticket from Istanbul to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $226
Often the best time to buy tickets from Istanbul to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: March, April, January.
The fastest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai start from 13 hours in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Istanbul — Shanghai: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Shanghai departs on 04/12/2027, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $226
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai departs on 10/26/2026, is operated by AirAsia X and costs $455
Fastest flight from Istanbul to Shanghai takes 13 hours
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Istanbul and Shanghai is 7984km (4950 miles). The average flight duration is 11h 52m. There are 21 direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai. The time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai is 5h. Flights from Istanbul begin at 2:00 PM. The latest flight from Istanbul departs at 1:30 AM
