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MU703 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for China Eastern Airlines flight MU703 from Shanghai to Istanbul (PVG–IST): Flight MU703 has safely landed at Istanbul Airport (IST) at 07:38 (local time). Arrival was about 32m early.
Sun, Nov 1
Mon, Nov 2
SHA-IST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 51m early
Shanghai(PVG)
01:07
Scheduled: 00:55, Nov 1
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
8047km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 15m
Istanbul(IST)
07:19
Scheduled: 08:10, Nov 1
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G137
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
17
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 32m early
Shanghai(PVG)
01:08
Scheduled: 00:55, Nov 2
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
8047km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 15m
Istanbul(IST)
07:38
Scheduled: 08:10, Nov 2
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G115
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
11
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

MU542
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Bangkok (BKK) Shanghai (SHA)
Scheduled: 18:55
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3h 13m late
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MU703 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU703 flight flying from Shanghai to Istanbul on 11/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A330-300. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 3m. The aircraft is equipped with 294 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 8,047km.
flight status
Airbus A330-300
Punctuality (Departure)
97 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
31 minutes
Age
8y, 3m
Seats
294
Flight Distance
8,047km

Recent Flight History for MU703

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU703 flight departed on Sun, Nov 1 from PVG at approximately 01:07. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 07:19.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 23 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 333 01:50 08:19 Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 333 01:02 06:52 Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 333 01:18 07:19 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 333 01:03 07:13 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 333 01:06 07:46 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 333 01:07 07:19 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 333 01:08 07:38 Arrived

MU703 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU703 is 97% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 31 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 31 minutes
Early
97 %
On time
3 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu703?

    Flight mu703 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 07:38 (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight mu703 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 07:38; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu703 is scheduled to depart at 00:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:08, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight mu703 is scheduled to arrive at 08:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:38. Status is Arrived as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • For flight mu703, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G115. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight mu703 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 12 hours 15 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight mu703 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If mu703 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 2, 2026). Contact China Eastern Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight mu703 has already left Shanghai and completed its journey. Departure was 01:08; actual arrival 07:38.
  • Flight mu703 usually flies a Airbus A330-300 with seat layout 2-4-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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