Shanghai to Istanbul flights

Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Shanghai to Istanbul is €195 with AirAsia X (checked on 5 Nov 2026).

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Lowest observed
€195Seen on 5 Nov 2026
Last checked
12 Nov 2026
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One-way fare

  • 2 Feb€378
  • 3 Feb€464
  • 4 Feb€435
  • 5 Feb€438
  • 6 Feb€453
  • 7 Feb€412
  • 8 Feb€316
  • 9 Feb€316
  • 10 Feb€316
  • 11 Feb€316
  • 12 Feb€316
  • 13 Feb€316
  • 14 Feb€316
  • 15 Feb€221
  • 16 Feb€300
  • 17 Feb€254
  • 18 Feb€254
  • 19 Feb€254
  • 20 Feb€254
  • 22 Feb€272
  • 23 Feb€334
  • 24 Feb€275
  • 25 Feb€275
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Lowest observed
€195, departing 21 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 71Check live prices for this route
Round trip
€434, departing 25 Nov 2026, back 29 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
Airlines seen
China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, Air Serbia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Juneyao Airlines, Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, SCAT Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air (19)
Fastest observed flight time
12h 15m
Non-stop
Yes

Shanghai → IstanbulSun 21 Feb 2027 · €195Last checked: 5 Nov 2026

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Explore the fares we observed from Shanghai to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance
7,985 km
Fastest observed flight time
12h 15m
Airlines seen
China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, Air Serbia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Juneyao Airlines, Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, SCAT Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air (19)
Alternative airports
SHA, SAW

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.

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Airport to city: straight-line distance

  • 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.
  • 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.

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

Lowest fare by departure month
MonthLowest farePriced days
November 2026€21818
February 2027€22123
March 2027€34214
April 2027€31516

Lowest fare by day of the week

Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Shanghai to Istanbul: 25 Nov 2026, €218 (checked 11 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by day of the week
DayLowest farePriced days
Monday€22111
Tuesday€27311
Wednesday€2189
Thursday€25410
Friday€25411
Saturday€25410
Sunday€3009

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
€39911 Nov 2026
€39111 Nov 2026
€41011 Nov 2026
€36411 Nov 2026
€2847 Nov 2026
€34611 Nov 2026
€37911 Nov 2026
€27511 Nov 2026
€29710 Nov 2026
€30010 Nov 2026
€35610 Nov 2026
€27311 Nov 2026
€21811 Nov 2026
€34111 Nov 2026
€27411 Nov 2026
€35610 Nov 2026
€3657 Nov 2026
€3417 Nov 2026
€2755 Nov 2026
€1955 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 Shanghai to Istanbul by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €218 (checked 11 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by days before departure
Days before departureLowest farePriced days
0 to 7 days€2758
8 to 30 days€21810
61 days or more€22153

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 Shanghai to Istanbul: China Eastern, €257 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
AirlineLowest farePriced days
China Eastern€257Dec 7, 20269
Sichuan Airlines€270Nov 22, 202622
SCAT Airlines€285Nov 20, 202619
China Southern€297Feb 11, 202714
Air Serbia€324Jan 20, 20275
Qatar Airways€326Jan 8, 20277

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 Shanghai to Istanbul?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €195, found on 5 Nov 2026.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, Air Serbia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Juneyao Airlines, Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, SCAT Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air (19).

How long does the flight from Shanghai to Istanbul take?

Across the 73 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 18h, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Istanbul?

Cheapest round trip: €434, departing 25 Nov 2026, back 29 Nov 2026 (checked 12 Nov 2026).

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

Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Shanghai to Istanbul: 25 Nov 2026, €218 (checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which airline has the lowest fare from Shanghai to Istanbul?

Cheapest airline from Shanghai to Istanbul: China Eastern, €257 (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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