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      Flight deals from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $725. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Shanghai.$710 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $710, select.
      Shanghai.$725 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 12 May.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $725, select.
      Shanghai.$729 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.
      Shanghai.$729 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.
      Shanghai.$735 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $735, select.
      Shanghai.$735 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $735, select.
      Shanghai.$736 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
      Shanghai.$739 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 12 May.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $739, select.
      Shanghai.$750 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $750, select.
      Shanghai.$763 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $763, select.
      Shanghai.$765 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $765, select.
      Shanghai.$768 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.
      Shanghai.$768 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Mon, 12 Apr.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.
      Shanghai.$768 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.
      Shanghai.$770 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.
      Shanghai.$771 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Aug
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      Sep
      from $729
      Oct
      from $729
      Nov
      from $736
      Dec
      from $735
      Jan
      from $768
      Feb
      from $770
      Mar
      from $870
      Apr
      from $763
      May
      from $909
      Jun
      from $909
      Jul
      from $870

      Direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong

      China Eastern
      Turkish Airlines

      Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Istanbul to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

      Shanghai Hongqiao

      14km from central Shanghai
      Closest
      from $752
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      Shanghai Pudong

      33km from central Shanghai
      Cheapest
      from $706
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      Istanbul to Shanghai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$710
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time10 hrs, 12 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week23

      Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong is $710. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      10 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong.
      Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong.
      As of August 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong.
      The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 12 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Flying from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

      • Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) jetting off from here.

      • Around 10 hours 20 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.

      • Shanghai is five hours ahead of Istanbul. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.

      • Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with China Eastern Airlines at 2pm. Choose the first IST to PVG departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 1:20am if you'd rather not wait around.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to PVG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

      • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

      Airports in Istanbul

      Istanbul Airport (IST)

      • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) can be booked from here.

      • Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport taking off from IST.

      • Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IST to PVG.

      • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to PVG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:

        • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

        • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

        • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

      • The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

      • Have an early flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:

      Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

      • Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and PVG:

        • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

        • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

        • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • You can arrive at SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

      • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to PVG flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

      • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.

      About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

      Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

      • From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, central Shanghai is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

      • It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

      • Currently, $342 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $710. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to PVG if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

      • If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport ticket.

      • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to PVG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

      • Chase down a great fare on a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

      The best time to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

      • It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). February is when most people travel to Shanghai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.

      • When booking your Istanbul to PVG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

      • January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

      More about Shanghai

      Explore more of China

      • Shanghai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

      • Puyang is another well-known destination in China and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No trip is complete without experiencing Poet Town, Xuanlushan Scenic Area and Pujiang Art Gallery.

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