Flights Istanbul → Shanghai
As of September 2026, economy flights from Istanbul to Shanghai have a typical range PLN 1262–11654, median PLN 2709. Full range across all 267 offers: PLN 1175–26111. We found 43% of 267 offers from budget carriers (around PLN 2595) and 57% from full-service carriers (around PLN 2766).
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Best offers by airline: Istanbul → Shanghai
Based on 267 offers · September 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Istanbul → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · September 2026 · PLN
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern | Included | Included | — |
| Sichuan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Aegean Airlines | Included | PLN 20 | — |
| Air China | — | — | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | — | — | — |
| EgyptAir | — | — | — |
| Air Astana | — | — | — |
| Etihad | — | PLN 7 | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | — | — |
| Qatar Airways | — | PLN 4 | — |
| EgyptAir | — | PLN 4 | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | — | — | — |
| Wizz Air | PLN 238 | — | — |
| Air Serbia | Included | PLN 25 | — |
| Garuda Indonesia | Included | Included | — |
| Philippine Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | — | — | — |
| Saudia | Included | Included | — |
| flydubai | Included | PLN 100 | — |
| Oman Air | Included | Included | — |
| KLM | Included | PLN 35 | — |
| Air France | Included | PLN 35 | — |
| British Airways | Included | PLN 65 | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | Included | — |
| Qantas | Included | PLN 35 | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Istanbul to Shanghai cost?
Based on 267 offers · September 2026
Istanbul to Shanghai flights ranged from PLN 1175 to PLN 26111 across 267 offers analyzed in September 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 2421 and premium fares around 19877 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 267 offers.
These 267 offers (September 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between PLN 1740 and PLN 3916
What hidden fees do Istanbul to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Istanbul to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 267 offers analyzed in September 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (PLN) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CZ | 15 | 1% |
| 3U | 0 | 0% |
| A3 | 27 | 1% |
| CA | 25 | 1% |
| MU | 85 | 5% |
| QR | 15 | 1% |
| MS | 8 | 0% |
| KC | 7 | 0% |
| Etihad | 7 | 0% |
| EY | 12 | 0% |
| Qatar Airways | 4 | 0% |
| EgyptAir | 4 | 0% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| TK | 10 | 0% |
| W6 | 239 | 12% |
| JU | 33 | 1% |
| GA | 15 | 1% |
| PR | 15 | 0% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| SV | 10 | 0% |
| FZ | 130 | 4% |
| WY | 10 | 0% |
| KL | 47 | 1% |
| AF | 154 | 5% |
| BA | 80 | 1% |
| SQ | 2 | 0% |
| KE | 15 | 0% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| LH | 38 | 0% |
| QF | 50 | 1% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
Wizz Air: base ~PLN 1809 + fees PLN 239 = ~PLN 2048 total. Singapore Airlines: base ~PLN 3713 + fees PLN 2 = ~PLN 3715 total.
Wizz Air's PLN 239 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Singapore Airlines's lower-fee model — the PLN 1904 base difference shrinks to PLN 1667 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Istanbul to Shanghai?
41 airlines flew Istanbul to Shanghai in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (PLN) | Median (PLN) | Fees (PLN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DV | 1 | — | 1175 | n/a |
 China Southern | 18 | 1235–1348 | 1255 | 15 (1%) |
 China Southern | 12 | — | 1262 | n/a |
 China Eastern | 15 | 1501–1795 | 1557 | 85 (5%) |
 China Eastern | 1 | — | 1691 | n/a |
 Etihad | 1 | — | 1710 | 7 (0%) |
 Qatar Airways | 4 | 1717–1725 | 1717 | 4 (0%) |
 Qatar Airways | 7 | 1668–4668 | 1720 | 15 (1%) |
 Air Astana | 1 | — | 1751 | n/a |
 EgyptAir | 3 | 1820–2008 | 1826 | 4 (0%) |
 THAI | 1 | — | 1904 | n/a |
 Turkish Airlines | 21 | 1837–2326 | 1964 | n/a |
 Wizz Air | 1 | — | 2048 | 239 (12%) |
 Korean Air | 3 | 2195–2240 | 2240 | n/a |
 Air Serbia | 1 | — | 2249 | 33 (1%) |
 Air Serbia | 1 | — | 2255 | n/a |
 Sichuan Airlines | 3 | 2143–2277 | 2277 | n/a |
 Aegean Airlines | 10 | 1468–8914 | 2564 | 27 (1%) |
 3U | 11 | 1249–3465 | 2595 | 0 (0%) |
 Garuda Indonesia | 1 | — | 2766 | 15 (1%) |
 Emirates | 12 | 2875–3613 | 2919 | 20 (1%) |
 flydubai | 3 | — | 2919 | 130 (4%) |
 Oman Air | 1 | — | 2926 | 10 (0%) |
 Etihad Airways | 9 | 2478–7433 | 3108 | 12 (0%) |
 Air France | 3 | 3108–3114 | 3114 | 154 (5%) |
 KLM | 4 | 3082–3199 | 3164 | 47 (1%) |
 Saudia | 3 | 3009–3732 | 3526 | 10 (0%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 4 | 3715–4497 | 3715 | 2 (0%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 57 | 2382–20065 | 3729 | 10 (0%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 2 | 3032–4499 | 3765 | 15 (0%) |
 Korean Air | 5 | 3768–3838 | 3820 | 15 (0%) |
 EgyptAir | 8 | 1704–3997 | 3881 | 8 (0%) |
 AH | 1 | — | 4036 | n/a |
 Air China | 11 | 1485–4405 | 4381 | 25 (1%) |
 FlyArystan | 2 | 2673–10465 | 6569 | 7 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 8 | 3990–11654 | 7961 | 15 (0%) |
 Lufthansa | 6 | 5976–11857 | 8377 | 38 (0%) |
 British Airways | 2 | 4790–13465 | 9128 | 80 (1%) |
 Qantas | 1 | — | 9355 | 50 (1%) |
 Thai Airways | 6 | 2945–19329 | 18975 | 0 (0%) |
 ANA | 3 | 13439–19899 | 19593 | 0 (0%) |
Where do the best Istanbul → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Istanbul to Shanghai flights
- Full-service carriers on Istanbul–Shanghai cost 1.7x more than budget airlines (PLN 4167 vs PLN 2483 median; overall median PLN 2709).
- W6 charges 155.9x more in ancillary fees than SQ — PLN 239 vs PLN 2 avg per booking.
- The same route priced PLN 2205 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was PLN 1262. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Istanbul to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 267 offers analyzed, Istanbul to Shanghai flights range from PLN 1175 to PLN 26111, with a median price of PLN 2709. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Istanbul to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add PLN 25 to the base fare on Istanbul to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Istanbul to Shanghai including all fees?
- DV has the lowest median fare on Istanbul to Shanghai at PLN 1175 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Istanbul–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was PLN 1262. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Istanbul to Shanghai routes?
- Istanbul to Shanghai has 41 airlines competing, creating a price range from PLN 1175 to PLN 26111 across 267 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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