Cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai from $673 IST, SAW → PVG, SHA
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $673 with AirAsia X, 10 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $673, 10 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $617 to $695
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $493 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines, China Eastern
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $617 to $695.
Cheapest return found recently
$673
10 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 · AirAsia X
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 2:00 a.m. · Return leaves 9:05 p.m. · 40 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop · via Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB), Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) · change of airport Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,088
10 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 3:45 p.m. · Return leaves 11:10 a.m. · 22 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Shanghai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$673 10 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$493 13 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $444 to $601.
At $673, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates from 3 Dec to 2 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
533 fares on 21 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $601 | China Southern Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 23 Dec | $707 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 25 Dec | $638 | SCAT | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $585 | China Southern Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $558 | China Southern Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $493 | China Southern Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $673 | AirAsia X | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | $665 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 | $657 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 | $587 | China Southern Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | $728 | Gulf Air | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 | $657 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $657 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 May 2027 – 14 May 2027 | $695 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 May 2027 – 20 May 2027 | $695 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 May 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 | $617 | China Southern Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 May 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 | $629 | China Southern Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 | $702 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Aug 2027 – 12 Sept 2027 | $679 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Aug 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 | $701 | Sichuan Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Sept 2027 – 10 Sept 2027 | $690 | China Southern Airlines | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $493.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, SCAT, AirAsia X, Gulf Air.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Shanghai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $678 | $517 | +30% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $601 | $516 | +16% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $532 | $488 | +2% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $520 | $470 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $538 | $444 | +4% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $597 | $449 | +15% | 48 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is $673 with AirAsia X, 10 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $493 with China Southern Airlines, 13 Jan 2027 to 23 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $617 to $695.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $493, 13 Jan 2027 to 23 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 23% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,088 with Turkish Airlines, 10 Feb 2027 to 22 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?
Between 3 Dec and 2 Sept 2027, Sichuan Airlines has the cheapest return on 10 of the 21 departure dates we hold, China Southern Airlines on 8 and SCAT on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work