Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Istanbul? 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 Shanghai to Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 30,000–35,000 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 Shanghai to Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
PVG - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 30,000 Pts + $152.1
2026-12-01
PVG - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 30,000 Pts + $189
2026-11-05
PVG - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 30,000 Pts + $189.3
2026-11-05
PVG - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $99.1
2026-11-06
PVG - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $112.6
2026-11-07
PVG - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $112.9
Shanghai to Istanbul 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
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Hangzhou - Istanbul · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Flights Ninbo - Istanbul · Ninbo is 95 mi from Shanghai
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
PVG - IST
First | 1 Stop
From 170,600 Pts + $521.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
PVG - IST
First | 1 Stop
From 170,600 Pts + $521.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
PVG - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 92,500 Pts + $48.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
PVG - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 96,500 Pts + $504.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
PVG - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 110,000 Pts + $13.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
PVG - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 110,000 Pts + $20.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
From 12,000 Pts or $198
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
From 25,000 Pts or $350
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
From 58,000 Pts or $180
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Istanbul 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 Shanghai to Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Istanbul.
Shanghai and Istanbul 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.
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Istanbul: Istanbul (IST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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