Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST): China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 4,985 miles (8,022 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam and Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 67 ways to fly it with one stop, through Urumqi, Almaty and Xian and more.
How many miles PVG to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 25,500 | $43.50–402.94 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $33.50–420 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000–55,000 | $63.50–470 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $41.50–48 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 43,500 | $33.50–212.94 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 45,000 | $38.50–45 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 52,500 | $33.50–420 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $33.50–420 |
| United MileagePlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 59,000 | $33.50–420 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 70,000 | $108.30–464.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PVG to IST
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book PVG to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PVG to IST with one stop
67 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Urumqi (URC)Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more, then China Southern Airlines
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- Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole way
- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way3U
+5 - Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDV
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)China Eastern Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Tashkent (TAS)China Eastern Airlines, then Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Airlines and 2 moreHYHH+1
- Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+3
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Ulaanbaatar (UBN)Miat - Mongolian Airlines the whole wayOM
OM - Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines the whole way
- Via Kazan (KZN)China Eastern Airlines, then Turkish Airlines, Pobeda and 1 moreDPN4
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U+43U
- Via Tehran (IKA)Mahan Air the whole wayW5IRQB+3
- Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot the whole way
2S - Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way+4
PVG to IST: common questions
How many miles does PVG to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (30,000), Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (35,000–55,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to IST?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Shanghai from Istanbul by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Istanbul (IST) are 4,985 miles (8,022 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to IST award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Urumqi (URC), Almaty (ALA), Xian (XIY), Shymkent (CIT) and Tbilisi (TBS). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Astana through Almaty.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.