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Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration16 h and 20 mFlights between Shanghai and Amsterdam take, on average, 16 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£220Cheapest price for a flight between Shanghai and Amsterdam found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportFor flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam

Destination airportAmsterdam Airport SchipholFor the route from Shanghai to Amsterdam

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam

Airlines flying this routeKlm Royal Dutch AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Shanghai to Amsterdam

One-way average Price£812The average price for a flight Shanghai - Amsterdam at Opodo is £812, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Amsterdam when departing from Shanghai

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 5,514 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Amsterdam airports

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Book your Shanghai to Amsterdam flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam (Netherlands) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £220, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Shanghai to Amsterdam takes roughly 17 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Shanghai–Amsterdam route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Arrival airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

The weather in Amsterdam

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Amsterdam, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 22ºC
Lows: down to 0ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: February
Driest month: April
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Amsterdam. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam?

When you fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam the average price is £812. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam is 220 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam?

The most popular months to book a flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam are December, January and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to Amsterdam?

The best time of the year to go to Amsterdam when flying from Shanghai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Amsterdam from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, August and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shanghai - Amsterdam.

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Amsterdam?

The total flight time between Shanghai and Amsterdam is of around 16 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,514.38 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Amsterdam compared to Shanghai?

While in Shanghai temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Amsterdam can experience temperatures up to 16º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 3º ºC in Amsterdam, compared to the 5º ºC average in Shanghai.

Which airports have flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

The main airport route flying between Shanghai and Amsterdam is: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol(AMS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Shanghai to Amsterdam are:

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines.

Egyptair

China Southern Airlines
Finnair

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