Cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai (IST–PVG)
ISTİstanbul Airport
Turkey
Turkey
PVGShanghai Pudong International Airport
China
China
China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly Istanbul to Shanghai (IST–PVG) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 8,020 km (4,980 mi).
- From
- IST
- Istanbul
- To
- PVG
- Shanghai
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- MU · TK
- Cheapest fare found
- ₺15,182 one-way
- Distance
- 8,020 km (4,980 mi)
- Time difference
- Shanghai 5 hours ahead
Data from the sources listed, updated:· How we verify
Istanbul to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: ₺15,182 for January 2027 on China Southern Airlines (1 stop).
- Oct ’26₺20,573
- Nov ’26₺16,223
- Dec ’26₺16,204
- Jan ’27₺15,182
- Feb ’27₺16,632
- Mar ’27₺16,304
- Apr ’27₺17,742
- May ’27₺16,751
- Jun ’27₺16,751
- Aug ’27₺20,703
- Sept ’27₺25,706
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly IST–PVG
For Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), January 2027 had the lowest fare found (₺15,182). Days in Shanghai average 18–28 °C in April, May and October. Set your watch 5 hours forward on landing at PVG.
Istanbul to Shanghai: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)?
From ₺15,182 one-way, the cheapest fare found for January 2027 on China Southern Airlines with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly IST–PVG direct?
China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly IST–PVG?
January 2027, at ₺15,182; the dearest month found was ₺25,706.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul: a IST departure at noon is 17:00 local time in PVG.
Shanghai to Istanbul: the return flight (PVG–IST)
All 2 airlines also fly PVG–IST nonstop.
Airlines flying IST–PVG nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines MU | full-service | SkyTeam |
 Turkish Airlines TK | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying IST–PVG nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Almaty (ALA) with
Air Astana: 8,060 km (5,010 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Ürümqi (URC) with China Southern Airlines: 8,030 km (4,990 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Xi'an (XIY) with China Eastern Airlines: 8,090 km (5,030 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Beijing (PKX) with China Southern Airlines: 8,130 km (5,050 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Shymkent (CIT) with
SCAT Airlines: 8,090 km (5,030 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
IST–PVG route map
More from Istanbul and Shanghai
Other arrivals in China
Also nonstop from IST, nearest to PVG first (straight-line distance):
- Beijing (PKX) airport guide · 1,050 km (652 mi) from PVG
- IST–PEK: Beijing · 1,100 km (683 mi) from PVG
- IST–CAN: Guangzhou · 1,200 km (748 mi) from PVG
- IST–XIY: Xi'an · 1,270 km (790 mi) from PVG
- Ürümqi (URC) airport guide · 3,310 km (2,060 mi) from PVG
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Departure
İstanbul Airport
Istanbul (IST), Istanbul. In our data, 90 airlines fly nonstop from IST to 311 destinations.
View IST airport guide →Arrival
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
3 ways into Shanghai, fastest from 8 min:
- Shanghai Maglev 8 min · CN¥50
- Metro Line 2 1h 10m–1h 20m
- Taxi (meter) 45 min–1h 10m
Weather in Shanghai vs Istanbul
Shanghai is warmer than Istanbul in 10 months and cooler in 0; the biggest gap is in July (33°C against 28°C). In October it averages 24°C in Shanghai and 20°C in Istanbul.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9° | 11° | 15° | 21° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 24° | 18° | 11° |
| Istanbul | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Shanghai and Istanbul (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Shanghai
Places you can't fly to nonstop from IST, but can from PVG — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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