Flight from Shanghai to Istanbul
- Shanghai → Istanbul
- Duration11h
- Operated byTurkish Airlines, China Eastern
- 1-3 a day
- Fair, honest prices
- Real people, not bots
- Confirm, then pay
- Secure payment
Overview
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul? Haqqi Tours offers Shanghai to Istanbul flight tickets in economy and business on Turkish Airlines and China Eastern, with the fare checked live for your date and confirmed in writing by WhatsApp. Flight time is around 11 hours, non-stop, 1-3 a day, Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Istanbul Airport (IST). This page covers the cost of the Shanghai to Istanbul flight, the cheapest booking tips, baggage, the airports and how to book.
Highlights
- Flight from Shanghai to Istanbul in about 11 hours - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: Turkish Airlines and China Eastern
- Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- 1-3 a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Shanghai to Istanbul: every fare class checked for the date you travel
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our booking desk
- Fill out the form - we message you on WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Shanghai to Istanbul route
Full Description
Flight from Shanghai to Istanbul at a glance
Everything passengers ask about the flight from Shanghai to Istanbul, in one place. Turkish Airlines and China Eastern operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 11 hours, 1-3 a day. Departures are from Shanghai Pudong (PVG); arrival is at Istanbul Airport (IST). Haqqi Tours arranges the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost through WhatsApp before you commit to anything.
- Route: Shanghai to Istanbul
- Airlines: Turkish Airlines and China Eastern
- Flight time: about 11 hours
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: 1-3 a day
- Departure airport: Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- Arrival airport: Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
Flying with children, families and groups from Shanghai to Istanbul
Travelling with children? Put the ages on the form: infants and children have different fares and different baggage allowances, and we apply both. Groups - a company, a school, a wedding party - are booked together so everyone sits in the same section and one confirmation covers the whole party. Haqqi Tours also provides the minivans and Sprinters that carry a group between the airport and the hotel at both ends.
Things to do in Istanbul when you land
the Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahçe Palace, a Bosphorus cruise between the two continents, the Princes' Islands and Ortaköy Mosque are what most travellers come to Istanbul for. Istanbul is the only city that sits on two continents, and its arrivals split the same way: Istanbul Airport (IST) serves the European side and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) the Asian side, with the Bosphorus bridges and the Eurasia Tunnel joining the two halves. Eat kebabs and pide in Aksaray or Fatih, Turkish breakfast in Beşiktaş and baklava and Turkish delight in Karaköy while you are there.
If you want the days in Istanbul organised - a driver, a guide, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it on WhatsApp.
Best time to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul
Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul run all year, 1-3 a day. Spring and autumn are the pleasant seasons; July and August are hot and busy, and winter brings rain, wind off the Bosphorus and the occasional snowfall. Traffic on the bridges is heaviest on weekday evenings. If you can travel outside those weeks the same seat costs less and the airports are quieter. Whatever the month, early booking is the single biggest saving.
Return flight from Istanbul to Shanghai
Coming back? Say so on the form. A return flight ticket from Istanbul to Shanghai booked with the outbound is often cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?
Flight prices from Shanghai to Istanbul follow demand: book early on a quiet day and you pay a fraction of a last-minute fare in high season. The airline you choose, whether the fare includes baggage, the seat class and the time of the flight all change the total. Rather than quote a number that will be wrong tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to fly and sends it to you in the WhatsApp chat before you decide.
Ask us for two or three options and we send the cost of each - for example the cheapest fare with hand luggage only, the same flight with a checked bag, and the best-timed departure of the day - so the comparison is in front of you before you book.
Cheapest flight from Shanghai to Istanbul: how to pay less
A cheap Shanghai to Istanbul flight ticket is rarely luck. It is the right airline, the right day and the right fare class - which is what we verify for you:
- Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
- Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
- Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are generally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
- Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares
- Tell us if your dates are flexible - moving by a day can change the fare a lot
- Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?" many times a day; the answer for your travel date comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book flights from Shanghai to Istanbul with Haqqi Tours
Booking a flight from Shanghai to Istanbul with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the short form on this page with your date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our staff then messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the flights available that day, the carrier, the baggage included and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.
- Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Istanbul
Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Shanghai, a driver at Istanbul Airport (IST) with your name, and tours in Istanbul. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.
Airlines flying from Shanghai to Istanbul
Who flies from Shanghai to Istanbul? Turkish Airlines and China Eastern. Between them the route runs 1-3 a day. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for your dates and send the two or three that make sense, not a list of fifty.
- Turkish Airlines - Shanghai to Istanbul
- China Eastern - Shanghai to Istanbul
Departure: Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is where the Shanghai to Istanbul flight begins. Terminals, gates and closing times are in the confirmation we send, with a note on the airport's security and passport checks. Arrive with a proper margin; low-cost carriers in particular close bag drop strictly on time.
- Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly
- Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
- Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your accommodation in Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong
- Let us know about the terminal and fast-track options at Shanghai Pudong
Arrival: Istanbul Airport (IST) and getting into Istanbul
You arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST). The M11 metro links Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe and Kağıthane, and the M4 line reaches Sabiha Gökçen; both then need a change and a walk with your bags, and Havaist and Havabüs coaches stop at fixed points rather than hotels. If you would rather not think about it, we book a private transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Istanbul, with the driver tracking the flight in case it is late.
Many passengers continue from Istanbul to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
Baggage, seats and classes on the Shanghai to Istanbul flight
Before you compare the Shanghai to Istanbul flight prices, compare what they carry. A fare with hand luggage only can look cheapest and end up dearer once a bag is added. Haqqi Tours provides the fare that matches your bags: cabin bag only for a short trip, checked bag for a holiday, extra allowance for a long stay. Seat selection, meals and priority boarding are optional extras on many airlines; we tell you which are worth it.
- Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
- Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones
- Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
Why book your Shanghai to Istanbul flight with Haqqi Tours
Booking with Haqqi Tours means the flight ticket from Shanghai to Istanbul is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.
On board
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked baggage as included in the fare we send
- Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
- Infants under two on a lap at a reduced fare; children with their own seat
- Online check-in 24-48 hours before departure - we send the link
Before you travel
- Arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) - taxis, local transport and our drivers at arrivals
- Be at the airport 2 hours before international, 90 minutes before domestic departures
- Haqqi Tours arranges private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
- Passport or ID must match the name on the ticket exactly
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Travellers who want their seat confirmed before the trip
- Covering a long distance in a single day
Think twice if
- You need door-to-door service — this is a ticket; a private transfer can be added on WhatsApp
Good to know
- Keep the passport used for booking; names must match the ticket
- Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats
- Mid-week departures are generally the cheapest
- Add an airport transfer at Istanbul so a driver meets you at arrivals
- Add checked baggage at booking, not at the airport
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange airport transfers?
Yes - a private car from your hotel to Shanghai Pudong and a driver waiting at Istanbul Airport, with flight tracking, on the same confirmation as the ticket.
How do I book flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?
Fill out the form on this page with the date you travel, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and the class. Haqqi Tours messages you by WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost; you confirm, we book and send the e-ticket.
Do I need to print the e-ticket?
No - the e-ticket and the booking reference on your phone are enough for check-in. We send both and remind you to carry the passport or ID used for booking.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?
About 11 hours in the air, non-stop. We send the exact times of the flight you choose.
What happens if I miss the flight?
It depends on the fare: the cheapest tickets are lost, flexible ones can be rebooked for a fee or free. We spell out the rules of your fare before you pay and help on WhatsApp if something goes wrong on the day.
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?
Fares change daily with demand. We do not print prices because they would be wrong tomorrow; send the form and we reply with the real cost of the Shanghai to Istanbul flight for your travel date, with the baggage included spelled out.
Can I choose my seat?
Generally yes - free at check-in on most airlines, or for a small charge at booking. Say what you prefer when we message you and we add it.
Can I add extra baggage or sports equipment?
Certainly. Extra bags, skis, golf clubs and bicycles are added at booking on most airlines, cheaper than at the airport. Let us know what you are carrying and we include it in the cost.
Can I book a return flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?
Yes, absolutely. Choose "return" on the form and give both dates; we compare a return fare with two singles and book the cheaper one. If the return date is not fixed, we spell out the flexible options.
Is it better to fly or take the train from Shanghai to Istanbul?
On this route flying is the practical choice at about 11 hours; we provide trains too where they exist and say which is better for you.
Where do I land in Istanbul?
Istanbul Airport (IST). Taxis and metro, tram or bus leave from arrivals, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting with your name.
Can I book the Shanghai to Istanbul flight for a group?
Certainly. Give the number of passengers on the form; we book everyone together in one reservation and, when the numbers justify it, ask the airline for a group fare.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
On this route: Turkish Airlines and China Eastern. Fares, departure times and baggage rules differ between them, so we compare all of them for your date and send the sensible options side by side.
How early should I be at Shanghai Pudong?
Around two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one, more at peak times or with bags to check. Low-cost airlines close bag drop early - we send the exact deadline with the ticket.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?
Certainly. Turkish Airlines and China Eastern operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Istanbul 1-3 a day, and non-stop is what we book unless a connection is clearly cheaper and you prefer it.
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