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Flight Info | Istanbul to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 886
Cheapest return ticket price AED 2,532
Off-season for travel May
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 7,986.91 km
Average flight time 10 hours 5 minutes
Popular airline Emirates

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

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  • Jun

    25 1
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  • 22 29

  • Jul

    29 6
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  • 20 27

  • Aug

    27 3
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 4,016.

  • How long does it take to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 10 hours 5 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Shanghai

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Istanbul to Shanghai ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Istanbul to Shanghai airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Thu, May 29 at AED 1607 for one-way flights.
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