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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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
- 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
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Istanbul to Shanghai. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- 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
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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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).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €285 | 8 |
| December 2026 | €283 | 22 |
| January 2027 | €262 | 26 |
| February 2027 | €277 | 10 |
| March 2027 | €310 | 31 |
| April 2027 | €341 | 30 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Istanbul to Shanghai: 13 Jan 2027, €262 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €275 | 20 |
| Tuesday | €285 | 20 |
| Wednesday | €262 | 18 |
| Thursday | €283 | 21 |
| Friday | €263 | 16 |
| Saturday | €286 | 14 |
| Sunday | €274 | 18 |
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
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €344 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €340 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €386 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €373 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €320 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €306 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €334 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €306 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €373 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €371 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €378 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €322 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €291 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €285 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €333 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €319 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €375 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| €308 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €297 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €262 | 5 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).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €283 | 18 |
| 31 to 60 days | €263 | 21 |
| 61 days or more | €262 | 87 |
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.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Istanbul to Shanghai: China Southern, €283 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| China Southern | €283Dec 10, 2026 | 32 |
| SCAT Airlines | €290Dec 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Sichuan Airlines | €312Dec 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Air China | €316Dec 9, 2026 | 4 |
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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