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$311+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IST
Jul 28 — Aug 41
Mon 7/28
Mon 8/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul are usually found in March or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$559
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$311
(Mytrip)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$666
From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1910:50 amSHA - IST
1 stop24h 25mChina Southern
Tue 8/264:00 pmIST - SHA
1 stop13h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 7/22$559
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/48:30 pmSHA - IST
1 stop15h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 8/1711:00 amIST - SHA
1 stop20h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/22$720
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/264:20 pmSHA - IST
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/111:00 amIST - SHA
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$760
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:30 pmSHA - IST
1 stop18h 10mAir China
Fri 8/12:45 pmIST - SHA
1 stop16h 10mAir China
Deal found 7/23$845

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/19

10:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop24h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 8/26

4:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop13h 10m

$559

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/4

8:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 8/17

11:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$720

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/4

3:30 pm-6:00 am

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 8/17

4:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$823

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/2

9:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop15h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 8/9

2:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop15h 20m

$1,146

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

7:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop15h 15m

$311

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

12:40 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$379

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/2

7:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop16h 30m

$621

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/16

6:10 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$2,009

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/31

1:20 pm-11:55 am

2 stops27h 35m

$4,218

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Deals found on 7/22

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated July 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
460 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
460 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
460 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
941 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
460 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
460 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Air China
7.3
Good
91 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
460 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
China Eastern
7.2
Good
152 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
460 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $559 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Air China, starting at $720 and $1,146 round-trip. China Southern is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $311 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $621 and Asiana Airlines from $2,009 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$470Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Gulf AirCheapest$471Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$517Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
China EasternCheapest$605Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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