Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Istanbul takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Istanbul is 8029 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Tokyo, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Xi'an, Manila, Singapore, Osaka, Phuket City, Sanya, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Xiamen.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and New York, Los Angeles, Antalya, İzmir, Boston, Chicago, Kayseri, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Bodrum, Ankara, Amman, Northern Cyprus, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Orlando, Miami, Beirut, Nevşehir, London.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu.

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Istanbul with China Eastern Airlines, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fly Dubai.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu

Question 15

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$293
Cheapest round-trip	$546
Average round-trip	$771
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in April	$643 – $2,075

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
Turkish Airlines	1	2	2	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Turkish Airlines	2	2	2	1	1	2	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Turkish Airlines	---	1	2	2	1	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Turkish Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	Yes	0 0
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C