Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Istanbul:
Shanghai airports overview
Istanbul airports overview
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Cheapest one way flight
$247
Gulf Air
1 transfer
18 hours
06/16/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Istanbul departs on 06/16/2025, is operated by Gulf Air and costs $247
Cheapest round trip flight
$422
Gulf Air
1 transfer
1d 18h 55m
04/21/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Istanbul departs on 04/21/2025, is operated by Gulf Air and costs $422
The fastest flight
16h 15m
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Istanbul takes 16h 15m
Direct flights
No direct flights
There are no direct flights on this route.
Earliest flight
10:25 PM
Latest flight
1:20 AM
Average flight duration
13h 15m
Direct flights count
15
Distance
7998km
Timezone difference
5h
The distance between Shanghai and Istanbul is 7998km (4959 miles).The average flight duration is 13h 15m.There are 15 direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul.The time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul is 5h .Flights from Shanghai begin at 10:25 PM.The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 1:20 AM.
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 Shanghai to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Istanbul?
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $247
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Istanbul?
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: June, May, April.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul start from 16 hours 15 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Istanbul?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Shanghai — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
