Istanbul to Shanghai Flight Tickets
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Overview
Looking for cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai? Haqqi Tours offers Istanbul to Shanghai 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 10 hours 30 minutes, non-stop, 1-2 a day, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). This page covers the cost of the Istanbul to Shanghai flight, the cheapest booking tips, baggage, the airports and how to book.
Highlights
- Flight from Istanbul to Shanghai in about 10 hours 30 minutes - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: Turkish Airlines and China Eastern
- Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
- 1-2 a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Istanbul to Shanghai: every fare class checked for the date you travel
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our staff
- 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 Istanbul to Shanghai route
Full Description
Flight from Istanbul to Shanghai at a glance
Here is what the Istanbul to Shanghai flight looks like: non-stop, about 10 hours 30 minutes gate to gate, on Turkish Airlines and China Eastern, 1-2 a day. Departure from Istanbul Airport (IST), arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Haqqi Tours compares every airline and fare on your date and sends you the cheapest and the most convenient, side by side.
- Route: Istanbul to Shanghai
- Airlines: Turkish Airlines and China Eastern
- Flight time: about 10 hours 30 minutes
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: 1-2 a day
- Departure airport: Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message
Baggage, seats and classes on the Istanbul to Shanghai flight
Before you compare the Istanbul to Shanghai 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 can provide 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.
- Seat selection free or paid depending on the airline; families seated together on request
- Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
- 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
Flying with children, families and groups from Istanbul to Shanghai
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 Shanghai when you land
Shanghai is China's largest city, split by the Huangpu river between the Bund's colonial waterfront and Pudong's towers; Pudong International (PVG) is about 45 km east of the centre and Hongqiao (SHA) about 15 km west, beside the high-speed rail station. The reasons travellers fly from Istanbul to Shanghai include the Bund at night, the Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl, Yu Garden and the old city, the French Concession's plane-tree streets and Shanghai Disneyland. For the first meal, try scallion oil noodles, halal Lanzhou noodle shops and xiaolongbao soup dumplings.
If you want the days in Shanghai organised - a driver, a guide, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it by WhatsApp.
Best time to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai
Flights from Istanbul to Shanghai run all year, 1-2 a day. Spring and autumn are pleasant; summer is hot and humid with the rainy season in June; winter is cold and damp; the October holiday week is the busiest. 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 Shanghai to Istanbul
We book the return leg from Shanghai to Istanbul just as easily, normally on the same ticket. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles - on some airlines the return is much cheaper, on others two one-ways with different carriers win. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?
The cost of a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai depends on the date, the time of day, the carrier, the fare class and how far ahead you book. Airlines sell seats in tiers that rise as the plane fills, so the same seat can cost several times more on a holiday weekend than on a quiet Tuesday. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price on this page: we verify the live fares for your exact date across every airline on the route and send you the real cost on WhatsApp, with the options side by side.
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 Istanbul to Shanghai: how to pay less
Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai is timing plus flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds the lowest fare on the route:
- Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are usually cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
- Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which frequently carry the lowest fares
- Let us know 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
- Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
- Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we look up
When you fill out the form, mention if you can move your dates. We scan the fares around them and send the cheapest Istanbul to Shanghai flight first, then the alternatives.
How to book flights from Istanbul to Shanghai with Haqqi Tours
Booking a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the booking form on this page with your dates, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our team then messages you in the WhatsApp chat to check your booking: we finalise the flights available that day, the airline, the baggage included and the cost. You choose, we book, and the electronic 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 through 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 electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Shanghai
Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Istanbul, a driver at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with your name, and tours in Shanghai. Mention it by WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.
Airlines flying from Istanbul to Shanghai
Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly the Istanbul to Shanghai route, non-stop. They differ in baggage rules, seat pitch, meals and the airports they use as much as in price, so the cheapest fare is not always the best value. Haqqi Tours lays the options out plainly: which fare includes a checked bag, which airline flies at the time you want, and which is the better choice for a family or a business trip.
- Turkish Airlines - Istanbul to Shanghai
- China Eastern - Istanbul to Shanghai
Departure: Istanbul Airport (IST)
Flights from Istanbul to Shanghai leave from Istanbul Airport (IST), serving Istanbul - 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. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: 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.
- Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the electronic ticket - names must match exactly
- Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
- Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your hotel in Istanbul to Istanbul Airport
- Let us know about the terminal and fast-track options at Istanbul Airport
Arrival: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and getting into Shanghai
The flight lands at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Shanghai is China's largest city, split by the Huangpu river between the Bund's colonial waterfront and Pudong's towers; Pudong International (PVG) is about 45 km east of the centre and Hongqiao (SHA) about 15 km west, beside the high-speed rail station. From arrivals you have taxis, local transport and, if you book it with us, a Haqqi Tours driver waiting with your name. For a family with bags, a pre-booked airport transfer is the easiest way to finish the Istanbul to Shanghai journey: fixed price, flight tracked, straight to the hotel door.
Arriving late at night? We note it and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the flight; a delay costs you nothing.
Why book your Istanbul to Shanghai flight with Haqqi Tours
Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Istanbul to Shanghai every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for the date you travel, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Complete the form on this page; we message you with the price; you decide.
On board
- Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
- About 10 hours 30 minutes in the air non-stop
- Infants under two on a lap at a reduced fare; children with their own seat
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
- Online check-in 24-48 hours before departure - we send the link
Before you travel
- Arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) - taxis, public transport and our drivers at arrivals
- Departure from Istanbul Airport (IST) - terminal and closing times sent with the ticket
- Lounges and fast-track security available at both airports on request
- 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
- Add checked baggage at booking, not at the airport
- Add an airport transfer at Shanghai so a driver meets you at arrivals
- Mid-week departures are generally the cheapest
- Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats
- Keep the passport used for booking; names must match the ticket
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
When is the best time to book the Istanbul to Shanghai flight?
As early as your dates allow. Low fare classes open months ahead and disappear as the plane fills; holidays, weekends and summer departures sell first.
Is baggage included in the Istanbul to Shanghai flight ticket?
It depends on the fare: full-service fares normally include a checked bag, low-cost fares include a cabin bag only. We tell you exactly what is included before you book and add a suitcase at the cheaper booking rate if you need one.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
The airline rebooks you and, depending on the rules that apply, may owe assistance or compensation; our WhatsApp desk helps you through it. If you have a transfer booked with us the driver tracks the flight.
Do children and infants need a ticket?
Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children two and over need a seat and typically pay a child fare. Give the ages on the form and we apply the right fares and seat the family together.
Do you provide flights in the other direction or to other cities?
Yes, absolutely. Haqqi Tours provides flight tickets on any route; Shanghai to Istanbul and onward flights from Shanghai can all go on the same booking.
What is the difference between economy and business class?
Business class means a much larger seat, a meal, lounge access, priority boarding and normally a more flexible ticket; economy is the practical choice for a 10 hours 30 minutes flight. We send the cost of both.
What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?
Normally a mid-week departure booked well ahead, on whichever airline has the lowest fare that day, with only the baggage you need. Give us flexible dates on the form and we search the cheapest Istanbul to Shanghai flight across all of them.
Can I change or cancel my flight ticket?
Change and refund rules depend on the airline and the fare class; some tickets are flexible, the cheapest are not. We tell you exactly what applies before you confirm and handle any change through the same WhatsApp conversation.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?
Yes - Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly non-stop from Istanbul to Shanghai, 1-2 a day. We book the non-stop flight unless a connection is much cheaper and you prefer it.
How early should I be at Istanbul Airport?
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.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?
Turkish Airlines and China Eastern. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for the date you travel and send the ones that make sense.
Can I book the Istanbul to Shanghai flight for a group?
Certainly. Give the number of passengers on the form; we book the seats together in one reservation and ask the carrier for a group fare where the numbers justify it.
Where do I land in Shanghai?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Taxis and public transport leave from arrivals, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting with your name.
Is it better to fly or take the train from Istanbul to Shanghai?
On this route flying is the practical choice at about 10 hours 30 minutes; we provide trains too where they exist and say which is better for you.
Can I book a return flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?
Of course. 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.
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