How long does the flight from Istanbul to Shanghai take?

Flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (PVG) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Airline availability for IST to PVG changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on IST to PVG varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

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

Prices on IST to PVG shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Istanbul to Shanghai flights

Direct and connecting flights from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (PVG). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 8,022 km (4,985 mi)
Flight time: ~9h 46m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 3

Airlines flying IST → PVG

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Turkish Airlines	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Airbus A330 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: İstanbul Airport (IST)

City: Istanbul
Country: TR
IATA / ICAO: IST / LTFM

Arrival: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

City: Shanghai
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: PVG / ZSPD

Operating airlines

China Eastern Airlines (MU)
Turkish Airlines (TK)

Distance: 8039 km. Duration: 615 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly IST to PVG?

2 airlines operate the IST to PVG route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the IST-PVG route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on IST to PVG include: Boeing 777, Airbus A330, Boeing 787.

How long is the Istanbul to Shanghai flight?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 9h 46m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Istanbul to Shanghai?

The great-circle distance from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (PVG) is approximately 8,022 km (4,985 miles).

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