Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul (SHA → IST)

SHA
Shanghai
Hongqiao International, China
IST
Istanbul
Istanbul Airport, Turkiye
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No direct flights found. Here are the 8 fastest 1-stop options.
viaUrumqi(URC)
SHA→URC+1h 30mURC→IST
10h 54m
viaXian(XIY)
SHA→XIY+1h 30mXIY→IST
10h 58m
viaBeijing(PKX)
SHA→PKX+1h 30mPKX→IST
11h 2m
viaBeijing(PEK)
SHA→PEK+1h 30mPEK→IST
11h 4m
viaChengdu(TFU)
SHA→TFU+1h 30mTFU→IST
11h 18m
viaGuangzhou(CAN)
SHA→CAN+1h 30mCAN→IST
12h 9m
viaHong Kong(HKG)
SHA→HKG+1h 30mHKG→IST
12h 22m
viaTokyo(HND)
SHA→HND+1h 30mHND→IST
14h 7m
Search all options on Kiwi.com → Total times include an estimated 90-minute layover. Actual times vary by airline and connection.

Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Istanbul? Currently, there are no direct flights from SHA to IST. You may need to connect through another airport.

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Try a nearby airport to Shanghai

Flights to Istanbul (IST) from other airports within 350 km of Shanghai. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

PVG → IST 45 km from SHA Shanghai → Istanbul China · 237 destinations JNH → IST 85 km from SHA Jiaxing → Istanbul China · 16 destinations WUX → IST 92 km from SHA Wuxi → Istanbul China · 58 destinations NTG → IST 103 km from SHA Nantong → Istanbul China · 35 destinations HGH → IST 137 km from SHA Hangzhou → Istanbul China · 124 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to Istanbul

Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to other airports within 350 km of Istanbul.

SHA → SAW 62 km from IST Shanghai → Istanbul Turkiye · 155 destinations SHA → BOJ 177 km from IST Shanghai → Burgas Bulgaria · 54 destinations SHA → VAR 232 km from IST Shanghai → Varna Bulgaria · 42 destinations SHA → EDO 240 km from IST Shanghai → Edremit Turkiye · 8 destinations SHA → MJT 305 km from IST Shanghai → Mytilene Greece · 14 destinations

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