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$495+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IST
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
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 10 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul

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 April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$878
(China Southern)

One-way from

$495
(FlightHub)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$933
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 22, 2025.

This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:10 pmSHA - IST
1 stop31h 05mChina Southern
Fri 5/94:00 pmIST - SHA
1 stop15h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 4/22$878
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/610:30 pmSHA - IST
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/136:10 amIST - SHA
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$882
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 5/27:25 pmSHA - IST
1 stop15h 05mAir China
Thu 5/81:30 amIST - SHA
1 stop13h 35mAir China
Deal found 4/21$4,310

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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.

Fly from

Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/2

8:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 5/9

4:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$878

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/6

10:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 6/13

6:10 am-10:00 am

2 stops22h 50m

$882

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/2

7:25 pm-5:30 am

1 stop15h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 5/8

1:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$4,310

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/25

5:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$495

ShanghaiIstanbul

SHA - IST

SHAIST

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/4

8:25 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$849

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Deals found on 4/22

Compare providers for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul

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 Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-Istanbul 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 Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul

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

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 April 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 10 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 $1,423). 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.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 April 22, 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $878 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air China, starting at $4,310.

  • 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 $1,423). 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$470Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$517Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$524Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
China EasternCheapest$605Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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