Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Istanbul from $456 SZX → IST, SAW
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $628 with China Eastern, 28 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $456 with Sichuan Airlines, 18 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $456, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $628, 28 Mar 2027 to 5 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $628 to $647
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $628 to $647.
Cheapest return found recently
$628
28 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 · China Eastern
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · Return leaves 2:00 p.m. · 40 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$628 28 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027found todaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 10 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $540 to $951.
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 4 departure dates from 26 Mar 2027 to 30 Mar 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?
No. We hold 8-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 28 Mar 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
25 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 | $647 | Etihad Airways | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 | $647 | Etihad Airways | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 | $628 | China Eastern | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 | $628 | Shanghai Airlines | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Etihad Airways, China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$456
18 Jul 2027 · Sichuan Airlines
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:45 p.m. · 18 h 45 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$456 18 Jul 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 28 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $316 to $456.
At $456, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
24 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 18 Jul 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2027 | $456 | Sichuan Airlines | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jul 2027 | $456 | Sichuan Airlines | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Sichuan Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Shenzhen to Istanbul
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 28 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Shenzhen to Istanbul?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 10 Nov (48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $609 | $558 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $667 | $569 | +10% | 39 |
| 60–89 days | $610 | $540 | +0% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $883 | $641 | +45% | 28 |
| 180+ days | $827 | $827 | +36% | 8 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 24 days of one-way prices, 28 Sept to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Guangzhou → Istanbul
104 km from Shenzhen
$585
$43 less than flying from Shenzhen
27 Dec – 30 Dec · CAN → IST · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Hong Kong → Istanbul
27 km from Shenzhen
$642
$14 more than flying from Shenzhen
13 Dec – 23 Dec · HKG → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 hours ago
Macau → Istanbul
65 km from Shenzhen
$637
$9 more than flying from Shenzhen
29 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 · MFM → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Guangzhou → Istanbul
104 km from Shenzhen
$322
$134 less than flying from Shenzhen
24 Nov · CAN → SAW · 2 stops
found 11 hours ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 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 Shenzhen to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $628 with China Eastern, 28 Mar 2027 to 5 Apr 2027, found today. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $628 to $647.
How much is a one-way flight from Shenzhen to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $456 with Sichuan Airlines, 18 Jul 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Shenzhen to Istanbul?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 10 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Sichuan Airlines on 18 Jul 2027, takes 18 h 45 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Shenzhen to Istanbul?
Between 26 Mar 2027 and 30 Mar 2027, Etihad Airways has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, China Eastern on 1 and Shanghai Airlines 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