Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Istanbul Airport
SHA — IST
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul are usually found in March or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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 4 November 2025.
Popular in
September
Cheapest in
March
Average price
£500
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul
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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 return flight from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £347). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £422). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
How often are flights from Shanghai to Istanbul delayed?
About 100% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 225 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.
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Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £347). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £422). 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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