Cheap Flights from Istanbul 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 Rs175,834. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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.

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.

Istanbul to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs89,420
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 11 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 Rs145,269. 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 11 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 September.
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 Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 11 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, China Southern 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, Rs89,420 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 Rs145,429. 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 and 34ºC. 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 and 10ºC. 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.

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