Travelling from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Approximately 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with China Eastern at 14:00. Go for the first IST to PVG departure with Turkish Airlines at 01:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Istanbul to PVG won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
China Eastern is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport departing from IST.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Istanbul to PVG that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and PVG include:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Want other options for a direct flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)? Browse the fares jetting out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and PVG:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 57 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to PVG? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
RM1,026 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Return flights start from RM2,245. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
8 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Istanbul to PVG.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Shanghai. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul to PVG, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Shanghai itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Shanghai Tower.
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