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Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration14 hoursFlights between Istanbul and Shanghai take, on average, 14 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£224Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportFor flights from Istanbul to Shanghai

Destination airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportWhen travelling from Istanbul to Shanghai

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai

Airlines flying this routeChina Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Istanbul to Shanghai

One-way average Price£642The average price for a flight Istanbul - Shanghai at Opodo is £642, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Shanghai when departing from Istanbul

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 9 CNY

1 CNY = 0.11 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 4,962 mi

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Book your Istanbul to Shanghai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Istanbul to Shanghai (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £224, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Istanbul to Shanghai takes roughly 12 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Istanbul–Shanghai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The weather in Shanghai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Shanghai, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 1ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: December
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Istanbul to Shanghai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Istanbul to Shanghai:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shanghai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Shanghai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?

When you fly from Istanbul to Shanghai the average price is £642. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is 224 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The most popular months to book a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai are January, February and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, January and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Shanghai.

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The total flight time between Istanbul and Shanghai is of around 14 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,962.21 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Shanghai?

The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Shanghai is: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport(PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Istanbul to Shanghai are:

China Eastern Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.

China Southern Airlines

Qatar Airways
Lufthansa

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