| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 02 | PVG | IST | 08:20 | 14:50 |
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| Sep 01 | PVG | IST | 09:32 | 15:30 |
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| Aug 31 | PVG | IST | 08:52 | 14:54 |
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| Aug 30 | PVG | IST | 08:25 | 14:38 |
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| Aug 29 | PVG | IST | 08:53 | 15:04 |
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| Aug 28 | PVG | IST | 09:37 | 15:45 |
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| Aug 27 | PVG | IST | 08:52 | 15:10 |
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| Aug 26 | PVG | IST | 09:21 | 15:21 |
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| Aug 25 | PVG | IST | 12:47 | 18:40 |
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| Aug 24 | PVG | IST | 08:34 | 14:55 |
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Turkish Airlines Flight TK281 connects Shanghai, China to Istanbul, Turkey, taking off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG and landing at Istanbul Airport IST.
How long is the TK281 flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?
The average flight time from Shanghai to Istanbul is 11 hours and 7 minutes. The flight distance is 8021 km / 4984 miles and the average flight speed is 717 km/h / 445 mph.
How many TK281 flights are operated per week?
6 flights per week. The flight TK281 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Turkish Airlines Flight TK281 Shanghai to Istanbul?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Turkish Airlines Flight TK281 is 4.3/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest TK281 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 14:50.
How else can the flight TK281 be referenced as?
This Turkish Airlines flight can also be referenced as THY281, TK0281, TK 281, THY 281.
How often is flight TK281 delayed?
On average, 80% of all TK281 flights are delayed. The average delay is 49 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled TK281 flight or baggage issues?
If your TK281 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our TK281 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Shanghai PVG: HO2279, CA8423, 9C8875, FM9369
Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: TK171, TK8, TK6, TK18
All flights connecting Shanghai PVG to Istanbul IST.