Flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai

Flight deals from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai

Looking for cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.£324 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £324, select.

Flying from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.

Cheapest flight found	£324, Shanghai
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	10 hrs, 15 mins
Average flights per week	11
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines

How to find cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai

We've compared the best online travel agents and flight providers on the internet to find the cheapest plane tickets from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai. Other savvy travellers recently found return flights from £324 and one-way tickets from £182. Ready to join them? Here are a few tips to help you do it the smart way.

Fly in September

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai is currently September.

Fly on a Wednesday

From our data, we can see that Wednesday seems to be the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai.

Flex your dates for the best rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the cheapest day of the year to fly from Istanbul Airport to anywhere you choose in Shanghai.

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With Price Alerts, we'll let you know when flight prices from Istanbul Airport to your chosen airport in Shanghai go up or down so you can book when the time is just right.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai?

Yes - direct flights currently operate from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in Shanghai.

What is the average price of a flight from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai?

We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like £324 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average Shanghai ticket price of £324.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai is currently November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

If I'm flying from Istanbul Airport, where in Shanghai is cheapest to fly into?

If you're flying from Istanbul, the cheapest city in Shanghai to fly into is Shanghai. The cheapest airport serving Shanghai at the moment is Shanghai Pudong.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai?

The average flight time between Istanbul Airport and Shanghai is 10 hours and 15 minutes.