Shanghai (Pudong) to Istanbul (PVG–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–IST is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 4,985 miles in approximately 11h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 23 | 77F, 77W, 77X, 789 | 11h09-15h52 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 6 | 333 | 11h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 2 | 77X | 12h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Istanbul.
Chinese passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, effective January 2, 2026. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the duration of stay. Work, study, and media assignments still require separate Turkish permits or long-stay visas.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.
The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.
Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.
PVG–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to IST
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa, China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to IST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to IST ranges from 11 hours 9 minutes to 15 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,985 miles (8,022 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.