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2 airlines operate flights between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• China Eastern

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $494 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $798 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $701 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $777, a difference of $76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 8 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 12:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 10:59 am.

The flight takes about 12h 04m.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 12h 04m, covering 4,980 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $361, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 31m, compared with 15h 48m via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) and 16h 08m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Istanbul Airport is 5 hours behind Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (Turkey Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Istanbul Airport range from $599 to $851, with an average of $731 over the past 12 months. Anything below $599 counts as a good deal.