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Connecting route · Turkiye → China

Flights from Izmir to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Izmir to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 12h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 57m
ADBSHAIST

Izmir to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey12h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Izmir to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IZM Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 57m
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IZM Munich (MUC) SHA
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 33m
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3
IZM Belgrade (BEG) SHA
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 12m
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4
IZM Athens (ATH) SHA
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~13h 33m
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IZM Almaty (ALA) SHA
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 53m
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IZM Tashkent (TAS) SHA
Leg 1: Air Samarkand, SunExpress · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 56m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,255 km5,126 miles
Journey time
12h 57mestimate
Time difference
+5hShanghai vs Izmir
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
ADB → PVG, SHA

Flights from Izmir to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Izmir to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Belgrade. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Izmir to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,255 km.
Where do you change planes between Izmir and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Belgrade (BEG) and Athens (ATH). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Izmir and Shanghai?
Izmir: Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Izmir and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Izmir.

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