Flight information for Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport
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| Fastest flight time | 30h 40m | The fastest flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport takes 30h 40m |
| Direct flights | None | There are no direct flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - London Gatwick Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport - London Gatwick Airport. |
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What is the cheapest airline that flies to London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai?
Air China
Air China is the most popular carrier operating from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport
Easily compare return flights from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport
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 Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport by changing tabs
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3 Dec
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
LGW20:40London Gatwick
LGW01:00London Gatwick
22h 10m
2 stops
SHA23:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
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10 Dec
PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 40m
2 stops
LGW23:30London Gatwick
LGW01:00London Gatwick
23h 55m
2 stops
PVG00:55Shanghai Pu Dong
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Are airlines flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick offering flexible changes due to COVID-19?
To ease the stress of booking flights, some of our airline partners flying from Shanghai to London Gatwick are responding to the global pandemic. The following airline may have a flexible change policy to help accommodate travellers: Air China.
How far is Shanghai to London Gatwick by plane?
The straight-line distance from Shanghai to London Gatwick is 5730.4 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 26h 40m.
Can I fly to London Gatwick from Shanghai right now?
Information is based on travel restrictions from Shanghai to London Gatwick
Most visitors from Shanghai need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter London Gatwick.
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 Gatwick.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Shanghai are not required to quarantine after entering London Gatwick.
Documents
Mandatory passenger locator form - Submit the form any time in the 48 hours before arriving in the UK. Show the form when checking in your plane, train or ferry to the UK.
Managed quarantine package for Scotland - All travelers arriving directly to Scotland are required to book their Managed Quarantine Package prior to travel.
COVID-19 testing package - All travelers must book and pay for a COVID-19 Testing Package prior to travel to England and Scotland.
Most visitors from Shanghai need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter London Gatwick.
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 Gatwick.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Shanghai are not required to quarantine after entering London Gatwick.
Documents
Mandatory passenger locator form - Submit the form any time in the 48 hours before arriving in the UK. Show the form when checking in your plane, train or ferry to the UK.
Managed quarantine package for Scotland - All travelers arriving directly to Scotland are required to book their Managed Quarantine Package prior to travel.
COVID-19 testing package - All travelers must book and pay for a COVID-19 Testing Package prior to travel to England and Scotland.
Can I fly back to Shanghai from London Gatwick?
Returning to Shanghai from London Gatwick
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London Gatwick must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Shanghai.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London Gatwick are not required to quarantine after entering Shanghai.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London Gatwick must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Shanghai.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London Gatwick are not required to quarantine after entering Shanghai.