Istanbul to Shanghai flights

Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Istanbul to Shanghai is €262 with AirAsia X (checked on 5 Nov 2026).

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Lowest observed
€262Seen on 5 Nov 2026
Last checked
11 Nov 2026
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.

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One-way fare

  • 1 Jan€295
  • 3 Jan€297
  • 4 Jan€275
  • 5 Jan€296
  • 6 Jan€275
  • 7 Jan€290
  • 8 Jan€263
  • 9 Jan€308
  • 10 Jan€275
  • 11 Jan€275
  • 12 Jan€287
  • 13 Jan€262
  • 14 Jan€298
  • 17 Jan€275
  • 18 Jan€305
  • 19 Jan€296
  • 20 Jan€274
  • 21 Jan€295
  • 22 Jan€274
  • 23 Jan€298
  • 24 Jan€274
  • 25 Jan€334
  • 26 Jan€305
  • 27 Jan€277
  • 28 Jan€293
  • 31 Jan€278
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Lowest observed
€262, departing 13 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 127Check live prices for this route
Airlines seen
China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia X, AJet, Azerbaijan Airlines, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, SCAT Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Wizz Air (17)
Fastest observed flight time
11h 35m
Non-stop
Yes

Istanbul → ShanghaiWed 13 Jan 2027 · €262Last checked: 5 Nov 2026

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Route distance
7,985 km
Fastest observed flight time
11h 35m
Airlines seen
China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia X, AJet, Azerbaijan Airlines, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, SCAT Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Wizz Air (17)
Alternative airports
SAW, SHA

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Airport to city: straight-line distance

  • Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Lowest fare by departure month

Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Istanbul to Shanghai: 13 Jan 2027, €262 (checked 5 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by departure month
MonthLowest farePriced days
November 2026€2858
December 2026€28322
January 2027€26226
February 2027€27710
March 2027€31031
April 2027€34130

Lowest fare by day of the week

Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Istanbul to Shanghai: 13 Jan 2027, €262 (checked 5 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by day of the week
DayLowest farePriced days
Monday€27520
Tuesday€28520
Wednesday€26218
Thursday€28321
Friday€26316
Saturday€28614
Sunday€27418

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.

Observed fares by departure date

Observed fares by departure date
DepartureFareSeen on
€3443 Nov 2026
€3403 Nov 2026
€3863 Nov 2026
€3733 Nov 2026
€3203 Nov 2026
€3066 Nov 2026
€3343 Nov 2026
€3063 Nov 2026
€3733 Nov 2026
€3713 Nov 2026
€3783 Nov 2026
€3225 Nov 2026
€2915 Nov 2026
€2855 Nov 2026
€3335 Nov 2026
€3195 Nov 2026
€3753 Nov 2026
€3086 Nov 2026
€2975 Nov 2026
€2625 Nov 2026

One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.

Lowest fare by days before departure

Lowest fare from Istanbul to Shanghai by days until departure (61 days or more): €262 (checked 5 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by days before departure
Days before departureLowest farePriced days
8 to 30 days€28318
31 to 60 days€26321
61 days or more€26287

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.

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Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline

Cheapest airline from Istanbul to Shanghai: China Southern, €283 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
AirlineLowest farePriced days
China Southern€283Dec 10, 202632
SCAT Airlines€290Dec 3, 202613
Sichuan Airlines€312Dec 16, 202615
Air China€316Dec 9, 20264

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.

Frequently asked

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €262, found on 5 Nov 2026.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Eastern, Turkish Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia X, AJet, Azerbaijan Airlines, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, SCAT Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Wizz Air (17).

How long does the flight from Istanbul to Shanghai take?

Across the 67 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 18h 18m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

When is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Istanbul to Shanghai: 13 Jan 2027, €262 (checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which day of the week is cheapest from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Istanbul to Shanghai: 13 Jan 2027, €262 (checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which airline has the lowest fare from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Cheapest airline from Istanbul to Shanghai: China Southern, €283 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio

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