Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST) take about 10h 32m (8,022 km). China Eastern and Turkish Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $405 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Shanghai to Istanbul
Carriers on PVG–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Shanghai to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $397 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $225. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $63230 Oct 2026 · China Eastern | $346 · 2 stops31 Oct 2026 · China Eastern |
| Nov 2026 | $39730 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $225 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $4057 Dec 2026 · China Eastern | $320 · 1 stop27 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $4702 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $227 · 1 stop15 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $47116 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $253 · 1 stop24 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $4495 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $307 · 1 stop5 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $5225 Apr 2027 · China Eastern | $264 · 1 stop14 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | $51415 May 2027 · China Eastern | $252 · 1 stop7 May 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $55024 Jul 2027 · China Eastern | $423 · 1 stop24 Jul 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $225 for November 2026, $227 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 9 of 9 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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