Best One-Way Price | £262 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | £357 |
Fastest flight time | 16h 40m |
Operated By | 4 airlines |
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM London TO Shanghai
London (LON) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG)
Typically, flights to Shanghai from London are cheaper when flying from London to Shanghai Pu Dong, which has an average price of £624
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | November | 36% cheaper | Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai costs on average just £408 in November |
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | July | 42% more expensive | It costs about £901 for flights to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport in July |
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT | May | 819% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from London Heathrow Airport in May than any other month |
Flights to Shanghai, China, from the UK, can take between 11 and 15 hours depending on where you fly from and the duration of any stops en route. It is possible to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai, from London Heathrow in just over 11 hours. You can also find flights to Shanghai from Manchester airport that will get you to your destination in around 13 hours including one stopover. Flights from Birmingham airport to Shanghai also take around 13 hours and include a single stop.
It is possible to fly directly from London Heathrow to Shanghai airport. However, most other routes from the UK will involve one stopover. When you fly from Manchester or Birmingham Airport to Shanghai, you will likely stopover in Amsterdam during your trip. Meanwhile, cheap Shanghai flight deals from Edinburgh Airport will usually require you to change planes at Heathrow before flying directly on to China.
Users planning a flight to Shanghai during the months of June, July, or August should anticipate rain. There are still things to do in Shanghai even when it's raining, though. Shopping centres like Cloud Nine Plaza are very popular destinations for those visiting the Shanghai area. Cloud Nine Plaza is a great place to go if you’re looking to spend some time inside.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Shanghai is possible. If you are planning a flight to Shanghai, consider booking flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (19 mi from Shanghai city centre), Suzhou Airport (65 mi from Shanghai city centre), Wuxi Airport (66 mi from Shanghai city centre), Nantong Airport (67 mi from Shanghai city centre) or Hangzhou Airport (93 mi from Shanghai city centre).
The cheapest airport near Shanghai is typically Wuxi Airport, with an average price of £180/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Yes, flights to Baoshan are served by Shanghai’s Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport which is 11.7 mi away.
The airport which is nearest to Jing'an Temple is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. It is 6.7 mi away and is in Shanghai.
Prices for flights to Shanghai were last updated today.
As of March 2024, there are 32 operators available to choose from for flights to Shanghai.
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Shanghai.
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
British nationals usually require a visa to visit China. Visa applicants (ages 14-70) need to apply in person at a Visa Application Centre because biometric data (scanned fingerprints) will need to be provided. This data may then be checked by the authorities when entering China to register your entry into the country. If you intend to transit goods while in China, visa waivers can be made in certain places. Take a look at the Visa Application Service Centre website to find out more.
In winter, Shanghai can be bitterly cold so wrap up warm. Take a trip to the Oriental Pearl with its spinning restaurant and transparent floor observation. Why not take a day trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town, known as the Venice of Shanghai, with its wonderful waterways, bridges, streets and buildings dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties? In summer, when the weather is warmer, you can enjoy the Ming Dynasty Garden with its colourful pagodas and dragon decorations. The Shanghai Tower is a popular place to admire a view of the city. You can enjoy the exhibits at Shanghai Museum and marvel at the ancient ceramics, ancient bronzes and ancient sculptures. There are plenty of wonderful places to shop, such as in Tianzifang and Nanjing Road. Tianzifang is popular for its tea culture and Nanjing Road has retailers from all over the world.
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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Shanghai to just show those with flexible booking policies.
momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to Shanghai.
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