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$290+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SHA
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Tue 3/10
Tue 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 3/53:20 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 50m
China Southern
Thu 3/191:50 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 2/8$585
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/53:20 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 50m
China Southern
Sun 3/158:05 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 2/8$596
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/202:55 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
Air China
Wed 4/19:30 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop15h 30m
Air China
Deal found 2/6$606
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/182:55 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
Air China
Mon 3/307:25 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop17h 35m
Air China
Deal found 2/6$621
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/73:20 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 50m
China Southern
Sun 3/158:05 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 2/8$622
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/53:20 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 50m
China Southern
Wed 3/187:50 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 2/8$626
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/222:10 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
China Southern
Sun 3/292:50 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop36h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 2/5$630
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:55 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
Air China
Sat 3/149:30 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
Air China
Deal found 2/8$638
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/162:10 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 05m
China Southern
Mon 3/3011:50 am
SHA
-
IST
1 stop15h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 2/6$642
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/162:10 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 05m
China Southern
Tue 3/318:00 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop15h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 2/6$643
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:10 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop25h 10m
China Southern
Mon 3/167:50 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop15h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 2/8$644
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/53:20 pm
IST
-
SHA
1 stop14h 50m
China Southern
Fri 3/138:10 pm
SHA
-
IST
1 stop30h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 2/8$645

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 February 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$585
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$290
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$731
Provider with most accurate pricing for Istanbul-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flight deals.
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From Istanbul to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
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One-way flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Fri 3/6

2:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

8:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

$621

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

3:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

9:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

$621

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

2:55 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

8:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

$621

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Fri 3/20

2:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

8:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

$621

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

2:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

8:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

$621

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Fri 3/6

2:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

7:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 50m

$621

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Fri 3/20

2:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

8:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

$621

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Fri 3/20

2:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/31

9:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

$621

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Tue 3/10

3:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/10

4:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$626

IstanbulShanghai

IST - SHA

ISTSHA

Istanbul

Sun 3/22

2:10 pm-10:10 am

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/29

2:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$630

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/8

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hongqiao Intl from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $418). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated February 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, China Southern, and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,210 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
226 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 14h 50m. Fly via China Southern or Air China to get the fastest option. There are 4956 mi between Istanbul Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Gulf Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $455 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and China Southern, starting at $498 and $613 round-trip. Users have found that Gulf Air is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $370. Turkish Airlines flights start at $427 while deals on China Eastern start at $444 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl 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 Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $418). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Hongqiao Intl. 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 February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest$455Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$498Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
China SouthernCheapest$613Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$732Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$803Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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