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Nine ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai

Cheapest
4 d 22 h 17 min
Car
10372 km.
from $570
Other
9 d 4 h 32 min
Bus, Train
7990 km.
from $319.65
14 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
7990 km.
from $485.62
16 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
7990 km.
from $492.68
15 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
7990 km.
from $469.09
15 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
7990 km.
from $400.62
14 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
7990 km.
from $403.37
17 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
7990 km.
from $686.04

Transport providers

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$496.81–$1,273.86

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$458.59–$1,401.25
Plane from Istanbul to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$420.37–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.85–$1,146.47
Plane from Istanbul to Yangzhou
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$458.59–$1,401.25

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$433.11–$1,210.17
Plane from Istanbul to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
17h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.85–$1,401.25
Plane from Istanbul to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.85–$1,401.25
Plane from Istanbul to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
13h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$1,273.86
Plane from Istanbul to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
14h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,082.78
Plane from Istanbul to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,082.78
Plane from Istanbul to Yangzhou
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$433.11–$1,210.17

Asiana Airlines

Website:
flyasiana.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$585.98–$1,273.86
Plane from Istanbul to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$573.24–$1,273.86
Plane from Istanbul to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$496.81–$1,082.78

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$407.64–$1,082.78
Plane from Istanbul to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$598.71–$1,401.25
Plane from Istanbul to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$891.70

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$407.64–$1,210.17
Plane from Istanbul to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$420.37–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$433.11–$1,273.86
Plane from Istanbul to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,019.09
Plane from Istanbul to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$369.42–$1,082.78
Plane from Istanbul to Yangzhou
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$458.59–$1,401.25

Uzbekistan

Website:
uzairways.com/en
Plane from Istanbul to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$598.71–$1,401.25

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$420.37–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$420.37–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$407.64–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$598.71
Plane from Istanbul to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$611.45

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$10.19
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.46–$12.74
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$24.20
Train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.38–$22.93
Train from Jiangdu to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$24.20

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$20.38
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$38.22

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Krasnodar 1 to Omsk-Pass
Ave. Duration:
2d 15h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.17–$152.86

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
40h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$152.86
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$12.10

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Omsk-Pass to Karaganda
Ave. Duration:
19h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$24.20

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.90

Karagandy Bus Terminal

Website:
karaganda.avokzal.kz/
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
40h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$65.01

Luks Yilmaz

Website:
luksyilmazturizm.com/
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Krasnodar-1
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai is to bus and train which costs $271.74 - $434.78 and takes 9 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai is to fly which takes 11h 4m and costs $369.57 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct flight between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shanghai?

Yes, there are direct flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shanghai; these take 10h 20m and cost $358.70 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shanghai is 8058 km. The road distance is 10265 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai without a car is to bus and train which takes 9 days 4h and costs $271.74 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5h ahead of Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 12:28 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 17:28 in Shanghai.

Can I drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai is 10265 km. It takes approximately 4 days 23h to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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