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      Compare Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong flight deals

      Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Shanghai Pudong

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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 Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,753. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Shanghai.R 4,398 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,398, select.
      Shanghai.R 5,263 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,263, select.
      Shanghai.R 5,318 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,318, select.
      Shanghai.R 5,786 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,786, select.
      Shanghai.R 5,986 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,986, select.
      Shanghai.R 5,988 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,988, select.
      Shanghai.R 6,277 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,277, select.
      Shanghai.R 6,804 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,804, select.
      Shanghai.R 6,978 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,978, select.
      Shanghai.R 7,196 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,196, select.
      Shanghai.R 7,240 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,240, select.
      Shanghai.R 7,329 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jun.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,329, select.
      Shanghai.R 7,803 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,803, select.
      Shanghai.R 7,803 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Istanbul on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,803, select.
      Shanghai.R 7,820 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,820, select.
      Shanghai.R 7,918 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,918, 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.
      Jul
      from R 5,263
      Aug
      from R 5,318
      Sep
      from R 4,398
      Oct
      from R 5,986
      Nov
      from R 5,988
      Dec
      from R 6,277
      Jan
      from R 7,240
      Feb
      from R 7,196
      Mar
      from R 6,804
      Apr
      from R 6,978
      May
      from R 5,786
      Jun
      from R 7,329

      Direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong

      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 R 4,483
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      Shanghai Pudong

      33km from central Shanghai
      Cheapest
      from R 4,398
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      Istanbul to Shanghai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 4,398
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time10 hrs, 12 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week20

      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 R 8,403. 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 July 2026, there are 20 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong.
      The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong is usually August.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Friday, 21 August 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.

      Currently, Air China and China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

      Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

      • Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

      • Shanghai is five hours ahead of Istanbul and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

      • Flights from IST to PVG start at 01:20 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 14:00 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 16 weekly Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.

      • Your IST to PVG flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

      • Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Shanghai (and perhaps some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport offered by this popular carrier.

      • Most passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.

      • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between IST and PVG include:

        • Incheon International Airport

        • Beijing Daxing Airport

        • Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport

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

      • Right now, R 4,398 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,403. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from IST to PVG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

      • The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

      • Landing cheap flights from IST to PVG is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.

      • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

      Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

      When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

      • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

      • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to PVG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of China

      • Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

      • Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Shanghai

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.