Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Shanghai
Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Shanghai
Looking for cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Istanbul to Shanghai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 30,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Istanbul to Shanghai for specific travel dates.
2026-11-28
IST - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $229.6
2026-12-03
IST - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $229.6
2026-12-01
IST - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 30,000 Pts + $241.4
2026-11-24
IST - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $250.9
2026-11-26
IST - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $250.9
2026-12-05
IST - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $250.9
Istanbul to Shanghai flight facts
Distance
4,961 mi
7,984 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+5h
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Istanbul - Hangzhou · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Premium cabin flights from Istanbul to Shanghai
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
IST - PVG
First | 1 Stop
From 170,600 Pts + $524
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
IST - PVG
First | 1 Stop
From 170,600 Pts + $524
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
IST - PVG
First | 1 Stop
From 189,200 Pts + $521.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
IST - PVG
First | 1 Stop
From 189,200 Pts + $521.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
IST - PVG
First | 1 Stop
From 189,200 Pts + $524
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
IST - PVG
First | 1 Stop
From 193,800 Pts + $853
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin
From 26,000 Pts or $121
Shanghai (China)
Conrad Shanghai
From 53,000 Pts or $188
Shanghai (China)
The Sukhothai Shanghai(SLH)
From 65,000 Pts or $271
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Istanbul to Shanghai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai.
Istanbul and Shanghai are about 4,961 miles (7,984 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,961-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Departures from Istanbul: Istanbul (IST). Arrivals in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shanghai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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