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Connecting route · China → Turkiye

Flights from Shanghai to Izmir

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Izmir. 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
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Shanghai to Izmir at a glance

Fastest journey12h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Izmir

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

1
SHA Istanbul (IST) IZM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 57m
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SHA Munich (MUC) IZM
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Corendon Airlines, Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 33m
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3
SHA Belgrade (BEG) IZM
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 12m
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4
SHA Athens (ATH) IZM
Leg 1: Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, SunExpress
Same alliance ~13h 33m
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SHA Almaty (ALA) IZM
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~13h 53m
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SHA Tashkent (TAS) IZM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Samarkand, SunExpress
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
-5hIzmir vs Shanghai
Currency in Izmir
TRY
Airports
PVG, SHA → ADB

Flights from Shanghai to Izmir: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Izmir?
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 Shanghai to Izmir?
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 Shanghai and Izmir?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Belgrade (BEG) and Athens (ATH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Izmir?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Izmir: Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Izmir?
Izmir is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

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