Direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai

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Istanbul

Turkey

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

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Shanghai

China

China

PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance
4,981 miles  ·  (8,016 km)
Flight time
10 hours and 15 minutes
Airlines
  • China Eastern
  • Turkish Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A330-300
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

Istanbul to Shanghai Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Shanghai. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to PVG, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Shanghai

What is the best time to visit Shanghai?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Shanghai is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Shanghai any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Istanbul to Shanghai

Airline-specific flight schedules from Istanbul to Shanghai

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Istanbul IST to Shanghai PVG. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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China Eastern
China Eastern flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Shanghai

China Eastern is a member of SkyTeam
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Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Shanghai

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Istanbul to Shanghai Flights

Flights from IST to PVG are operated 17 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 01:30 - 17:05. The earliest flight departs at 01:30, the last flight departs at 17:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Shanghai takes 10 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Shanghai is 4,981 miles (or 8,016 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

How many flights per week are there from IST to PVG?

There are 17 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Shanghai (as of April 2026).

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

10 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Shanghai.

How far is Shanghai from Istanbul?

The distance from Istanbul to Shanghai is 4,981 miles (8,016 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from IST airport to PVG airport?

China Eastern and Turkish Airlines are flying nonstop from Istanbul to Shanghai.

What alliances have direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Istanbul to Shanghai.

What classes are available from Istanbul to Shanghai?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Aircraft types that fly from Istanbul to Shanghai:

  • Airbus A330-300
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The earliest flight departs at 01:30 from Istanbul and arrives at 16:45 at Shanghai.

What is the latest flight available from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The latest flight departs at 17:05 from Istanbul and arrives at 08:30 at Shanghai.

Popular flights from Istanbul via Shanghai

Non-stop flights from IST to PVG

4,981 miles (8,016 km)  ·  10h 15m

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