Cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul from $248 PVG, SHA → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $459 to $621.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 49-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

180 fares on 9 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $544.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 6 days, 12 Oct to 9 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $233 to $432.

6 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov, 16 Nov costs $233: $15 less than the cheapest found recently.

AirAsia X · Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) · stops unknown · found 6 days ago

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Every date we hold

2 fares on 2 departure dates

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 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.

One-way

Not enough history yet: we have 6 days of one-way prices, 12 Oct to 9 Nov, and compare booking times once 3 booking ranges have 7 days each.

How much is a return flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $544 with Emirates, 8 Jan 2027 to 26 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $563 to $711.

How much is a one-way flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $248 with AirAsia X, 18 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $233 with AirAsia X, 16 Nov, found 6 days ago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $544, 8 Jan 2027 to 26 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $775 with China Eastern, 8 Jan 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Istanbul?

Between 8 Jan 2027 and 19 Jul 2027, Gulf Air has the cheapest return on 5 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Emirates on 2 and Sichuan Airlines on 2.