Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul from £243️ (SHA-IST)

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Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul Starting at CNY 243

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Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Istanbul

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China Southern Airlines

From £206

Air China

From £220

Hainan Airlines

From £237

Shenzhen Airlines

From £239

Sichuan Airlines

From £245

Shandong Airlines

From £248

China Eastern Airlines

From £252

Shanghai Airlines

From £256

AirAsia X

From £261

Juneyao Airlines

From £265

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Alternative Routes from Shanghai to Istanbul

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Cheapest
SHA
11:25
27h 5m
2 transfer
SAW
09:30
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Sat, May 11China Southern Airlines
£206
SHA
11:25
37h 25m
2 transfer
IST
19:50
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - Istanbul Airport
Sat, May 11China Southern Airlines
£208
PVG
22:10
40h 20m
2 transfer
SAW
09:30
Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Fri, May 10China Southern Airlines
£217
PVG
22:10
40h 20m
2 transfer
SAW
09:30
Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Fri, May 10China Southern Airlines
£217
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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 cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £999.
How long is the flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST)?
It takes about 12 hours to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?
- The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
- The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, 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 direct flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST)?
Turkish Airlines operates 1 direct flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST).
How many airports in Istanbul (IST)?
There are 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Information from Shanghai to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight price	£242
Cheapest return ticket price	£489
Cheapest month	December
Peak season for travel	July
Flight distance	7,986.91km
Average flight time	12 hours
Popular airline	EgyptAir