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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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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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
- 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
About this route
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
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €218 | 18 |
| February 2027 | €221 | 23 |
| March 2027 | €342 | 14 |
| April 2027 | €315 | 16 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Shanghai to Istanbul: 25 Nov 2026, €218 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €221 | 11 |
| Tuesday | €273 | 11 |
| Wednesday | €218 | 9 |
| Thursday | €254 | 10 |
| Friday | €254 | 11 |
| Saturday | €254 | 10 |
| Sunday | €300 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| €399 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €391 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €410 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €364 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €284 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €346 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €379 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €275 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €297 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €300 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €356 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €273 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €218 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €341 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €274 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €356 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €365 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €341 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €275 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €195 | 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 Shanghai to Istanbul by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €218 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €275 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €218 | 10 |
| 61 days or more | €221 | 53 |
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 Shanghai to Istanbul: China Eastern, €257 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern | €257Dec 7, 2026 | 9 |
| Sichuan Airlines | €270Nov 22, 2026 | 22 |
| SCAT Airlines | €285Nov 20, 2026 | 19 |
| China Southern | €297Feb 11, 2027 | 14 |
| Air Serbia | €324Jan 20, 2027 | 5 |
| Qatar Airways | €326Jan 8, 2027 | 7 |
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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