Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Tehran from RUB 36,862

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Tehran (THR)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Turkish Airlines offers one-way fares as low as RUB 36,862 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to IKA on Wed, Jan 21), while Turkish Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from RUB 51,842 departing on Mon, Dec 22 and returning on Mon, Dec 29.

• Which airlines offer flights from Shanghai to Tehran?

  At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Tehran, including: China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Tehran (THR)?

  It takes about 9 hours 30 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Tehran (THR).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Tehran?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Tehran is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Tehran?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Tehran, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 21, with one-way flights priced at just RUB 36,862.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tehran travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Tehran to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Tehran is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Shanghai to Tehran?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Tehran on December 21, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at RUB 35,002.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Tehran from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tehran, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport (SHA-IKA) is by far the most common option on this route: Mehrabad International Airport (THR) Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).

• What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tehran?

  The time difference between Tehran and Shanghai is 4h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Shanghai to Tehran?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.