Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to Istanbul

March tends to offer the lowest prices across most carriers operating this corridor. The remaining months show variation without extreme peaks or valleys beyond normal seasonal patterns. Booking well ahead of your preferred travel window gives you more options among the ten airlines listed here. Weekday departures generally present better availability than weekend dates, though this varies by carrier schedule.

Full-service carriers include Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, China United Airlines, Donghai Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, each offering baggage included in their standard fare. AirAsia operates separately as a low-cost option with additional charges for checked luggage and seat selection. All airlines require connections since no direct flights operate between these cities. The mix of Chinese carriers and one Southeast Asian provider reflects the routing possibilities available through various hub airports.

Before landing in Istanbul you should confirm which airport your ticket specifies, as reaching each destination requires different transport arrangements. Istanbul Airport sits farther from the city center while Sabiha Gokcen serves the Asian side. Both locations offer regular transit options including buses and trains connecting to central areas. Allow extra time if arriving at the more distant terminal with a tight connection schedule.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm your departure airport is correct when booking flights from Shenzhen since only one terminal exists there
• Check baggage allowances carefully on AirAsia tickets as checked luggage costs extra compared to full-service carriers
• Verify whether your connecting flight appears on the same reservation or requires separate bookings at each stopover
• Ensure all travel documents meet Turkish entry requirements before attempting to board any carrier
• Consider that prices fluctuate throughout the year with March typically showing lower fares than other months