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TK281 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the TK281 flight operated by Turkish Airlines on Nov 6, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST). The flight is expected to depart at 07:40 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and land at 13:49 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) .
Wed, Nov 4
Fri, Nov 6
Thu, Nov 19
SHA-IST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m late
Shanghai(PVG)
11:03
Scheduled: 09:55, Nov 4
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T2
8047km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 15m
Istanbul(IST)
17:23
Scheduled: 17:10, Nov 4
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
D27-D36
Boarding Gate
D71
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
16
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SHA-IST

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
07:40
Scheduled: 07:40, Nov 6
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T2
8047km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 15m
Istanbul(IST)
13:49
Scheduled: 14:55, Nov 6
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
D27-D36
Boarding Gate
D75
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Cancelled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
Shanghai(PVG)
--
Scheduled: 09:55, Nov 19
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T2
Istanbul(IST)
--
Scheduled: 17:10, Nov 19
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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TK281 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the TK281 flight flying from Shanghai to Istanbul on 11/6/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 349 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 8,047 km.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
40 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
67 %
Late on average
15 minutes
Age
10y, 11m
Seats
349
Distance
8,047 km

Flight History for TK281

Trip.com historical records show that the last TK281 flight departed on Wed, Nov 4 from PVG at approximately 11:03. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 17:23.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 77W 08:07 14:45 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 789 08:29 15:47 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 77W 06:58 13:43 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 77W 07:52 14:55 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 77W 09:55 16:44 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 77W 11:03 17:23 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Shanghai (PVG) Istanbul (IST) 77W 07:40 13:49 Scheduled

TK281 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of TK281 is 40% (Late on average 46 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 67% (Late on average 15 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40 %
Late on average 46 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
23 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
37 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight tk281?

    Flight tk281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 07:40, arrival 14:55 (updated Nov 6, 2026).
  • Flight tk281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 07:40, with arrival at 14:55. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight tk281 is scheduled to depart at 07:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 6, 2026).
  • Flight tk281 is scheduled to arrive at 14:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:49. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 6, 2026.
  • For flight tk281, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D75. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight tk281 is operated by Turkish Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 12 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight tk281 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 tk281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 6, 2026). Contact Turkish Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight tk281 has not departed from Shanghai (PVG) yet and is currently on schedule for 07:40.
  • Flight tk281 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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