Flight information for London to Shanghai
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London to Shanghai
| Best price found | £612 | The best flight deal from London to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £612 |
| Fastest flight time | 11h 10m | The fastest flight from London to Shanghai takes 11h 10m |
| Direct flights | None | There are no direct flights from London to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are London Heathrow Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, London Heathrow Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and London Luton Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. |
| Airports in Shanghai | 2 airports | There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Shanghai
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shanghai?
November
The cheapest time of year to fly to Shanghai from London is November. The most expensive is August.
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai from London?
SWISS
Air China, China Southern, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from London to Shanghai
What is the cheapest London to Shanghai flight route?
London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong
Fly from London Heathrow to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best London - Shanghai flight prices
How far in advance should you book London to Shanghai flights?
40 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Shanghai is approximately 40 days to departure
Easily compare return flights from London to Shanghai
Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from London to Shanghai by changing tabs
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21 Jan![Air China]()
17 Feb
LHR05:25London Heathrow
11h 15m
PVG16:40Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG22:10Shanghai Pu Dong
12h 15m
LHR10:25London Heathrow
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21 Jan![Air China]()
17 Feb
LHR05:25London Heathrow
11h 15m
PVG16:40Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG22:10Shanghai Pu Dong
12h 15m
LHR10:25London Heathrow
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2 Nov![Japan Airlines]()
12 Nov
LHR15:00London Heathrow
16h 40m
1 stop
PVG07:40Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG13:35Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
LHR09:25London Heathrow
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2 Dec![Japan Airlines]()
7 Jan
LHR14:00London Heathrow
16h 40m
1 stop
PVG06:40Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG13:35Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
LHR09:25London Heathrow
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18 Mar![Japan Airlines]()
15 Apr
LHR15:00London Heathrow
16h 40m
1 stop
PVG07:40Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG12:05Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 20m
1 stop
LHR09:25London Heathrow
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28 Sep![Multiple Airlines]()
5 Oct
LCY06:00London City
31h 20m
3 stops
PVG13:20Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG05:30Shanghai Pu Dong
15h 15m
1 stop
LCY20:45London City
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29 Sep![Multiple Airlines]()
1 Oct
LHR06:40London Heathrow
30h 40m
3 stops
PVG13:20Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG17:45Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 55m
2 stops
LHR13:40London Heathrow
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4 Oct![Multiple Airlines]()
7 Nov
LHR10:05London Heathrow
33h 35m
3 stops
PVG19:40Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 35m
1 stop
LHR12:45London Heathrow
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1 Oct![Multiple Airlines]()
3 Oct
LHR06:15London Heathrow
25h 45m
3 stops
SHA08:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SHA06:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 45m
2 stops
LHR09:50London Heathrow
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1 Oct![Multiple Airlines]()
3 Oct
LHR06:15London Heathrow
25h 45m
3 stops
SHA08:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SHA18:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 15m
2 stops
LHR01:10London Heathrow
Best airlines flying from London to Shanghai
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London to Shanghai with momondo
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Are airlines flying from London to Shanghai offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
To ease the stress of booking flights, some of our airline partners flying from London to Shanghai are responding to the global pandemic. The following airlines may have a flexible cancellation policy to help accommodate travellers: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and China Eastern.
Which airlines flying from London to Shanghai have COVID-19 safety policies in place?
Airlines such as Etihad Airways have taken additional precautions to make sure you’re safer whilst travelling. Usage of HEPA filters, scheduled disinfection, enhanced cleaning of aircraft, pre-flight testing, and mask policies are some of the practices implemented by airlines to help keep you safe as you depart from London to Shanghai. Policies will vary by airline.
How far is London to Shanghai by plane?
The straight-line distance from London to Shanghai is 5712.6 mi. Typically, this will take 11h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
Can I fly to Shanghai from London right now?
Information is based on travel restrictions from London to Shanghai
Most visitors from London will not be allowed to enter Shanghai.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to Shanghai.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London are not required to quarantine after entering Shanghai.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be presented upon arrival
Most visitors from London will not be allowed to enter Shanghai.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 48 hours before departing to Shanghai.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London are not required to quarantine after entering Shanghai.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be presented upon arrival
Can I fly back to London from Shanghai?
Returning to London from Shanghai
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Shanghai must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to London.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Shanghai are not required to quarantine after entering London.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Shanghai must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to London.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Shanghai are not required to quarantine after entering London.