How can I find cheap flights to Shanghai at Opodo?
At Opodo you can find flights from £30 to Shanghai. Our offers are the result of a combination of different technologies, machine learning algorithms and real searches form our customers in our platform, so you can get the options that better suits your needs when flying to Shanghai.
When's the best time to book flights to Shanghai?
The top month to book flights to Shanghai is September, based on our Opodo UK customers.
The next most popular booking period for Shanghai flights is July.
In third place: August.
By this we mean when travellers book their tickets. For the best time to actually travel to Shanghai, read on.
When's the best time to go to Shanghai?
We checked our customers' flight searches, and the winner of best time to fly to Shanghai is... September.
The next best month to travel to Shanghai is October.
And let's not forget December, the third top choice for when to go to Shanghai.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can also tell you (quietly) that the least popular month for flights to Shanghai is February.
Which airlines fly to Shanghai from the UK?
Airlines flying direct from the UK to Shanghai include:
- China Eastern Airlines, which flies from London and Manchester to Shanghai plus from Birmingham.
- Air China, which has flights from London and null as well as null to Shanghai.
- Virgin Atlantic, with flights from London to Shanghai and Edinburgh and also from null.
Indirect flights from the UK to Shanghai include:
- China Southern Airlines, which flies from London and Leeds Bradford and also from Birmingham.
- Air China, with flights from London and Manchester to Shanghai plus Birmingham.
- Lufthansa, which has flights from London and Manchester as well as from Edinburgh to Shanghai.
How early should I be at the airport to take a flight to Shanghai?
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What is the name of Shanghai’s airport?
Shanghai is served by 2 airport[s]. Pu Dong airport operates flights towards both domestic and international destinations within 24 cities, such as London, Hong Kong and Manchester, the most popular routes.
How far is Shanghai’s airport from the city centre?
Shanghai’s airport Pu Dong is located 19 miles from the city centre.
How much does it cost to travel from the airport to the city center of Shanghai?
By Public transport: The price for the trip is about 0.45 GBP per person. By taxi: If you have more budget and prefer to take a taxi from Pu Dong , for example, the average price for the ride to Shanghai centre is around 1.70 GBP per km. By car: For more convenience and freedom during your stay, Opodo has the best offers of car rentals in Shanghai. Pick your preferred car type and get from Pu Dong to Shanghai city centre on your own terms.
How much should I budget for a trip to Shanghai?
If you are going to Shanghai, here is a list with an average price of some goods:
- - Inexpensive Restaurant: 3.39 GBP
- - Mid Range Restaurante: 33.94 GBP
- - Cheap Restaurant: 4.52 GBP
- - Domestic Beer: 1.13 GBP
- - Imported Beer: 2.26 GBP
- - Coffee: 3.21 GBP
- - SoftDrink: 0.42 GBP
- - Water: 0.27 GBP
What is the weather like in Shanghai?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Shanghai is in July, August and June, when the average temperature reaches 28.82 °C, while April, December and May are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 125.33 hours.
If you prefer colder temperatures, however, make sure you visit Shanghai during the months of January, February and December to experience an average of 8.84 °C.
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during January, February and April, when the average precipitation in Shanghai is 7.5 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.