Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Istanbul Starting at AED 878

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul 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 Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 3,705.

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

    It takes about 11 hours 47 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

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

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

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Turkish Airlines operates 1 non-stop flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST).

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Info | Shanghai to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 877
Cheapest return ticket price AED 2,205
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 7,986.91 km
Average flight time 11 hours 47 minutes
Popular airline Sichuan Airlines

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