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9197 km

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Weather now

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+8°C

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Airports

SHA

14km

PVG

33km

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

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Is Shanghai an expensive destination?

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Direct flights to Shanghai

We could not found any direct flights to Shanghai from London. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (China).

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Airports in Shanghai and London

Shanghai has 2 airports and London has 9 airports.

Shanghai

London

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

14 km from Shanghai city center.

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Taxi

~10 Min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

~20 Min.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

33 km from Shanghai city center.

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Taxi

~45 Min.

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Bus

~65 Min.

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Train

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Shuttle

~45 Min.

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Subway

~70 Min.

Which airport in Shanghai is better?

The closest airport to Shanghai city center is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a subway from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), trip will take 20 min.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is usually the main choice for traveling to Shanghai. If you want to get to Shanghai faster, use the subway. The trip will take about 20 min.

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Where to stay in Shanghai

Find the right accommodation in Shanghai with Avionero:

7.5

Jinjiang Inn - Shanghai New Lingang Harbor

No. 960 Link Lake West Two Road Lingang, Nanhui District

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception

8.0

Hanting Hotel Shanghai East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

505 He'nan Mid Rd

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Hair Dryer • Restaurant

6.0

Baolong Homelike Hotel - Zhongshan Branch

No 1009 Zhongshan Road North

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Massage / Beauty Centre

6.9

Xinshikong Apartments- Abest Zhongshan Park No 1

Room 521, No.99 Huichuan Road

24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift

6.7

Ibis Shanghai Yu Garden

85 Zhoujin Road

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff

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Shanghai guide

Shanghai themes

This is what Shanghai is known for:

Shopping

Food

Markets

Seafood

Nightlife

Urbanism

Location

Shanghai is located in China, 9197 km away from London:

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Currency and exchange rate

100 Chinese Yuan equals 10.9 British Pound Sterling. 100 British Pound Sterling equals 917.36 Chinese Yuan.

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¥100 = £10.90

Exchange rate

Safety

Shanghai is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Shanghai generally has a heavy level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: heavy

Shanghai pros and cons

Planning a trip to Shanghai? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Shanghai looks currently:

Mon, 23 December

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+8°C

Few clouds

3 m/s

64 %

Tue, 24 December

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+9°C

Few clouds

3 m/s

51 %

Wed, 25 December

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+13°C

Broken clouds

2 m/s

58 %

Thu, 26 December

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+10°C

Scattered clouds

5 m/s

46 %

Fri, 27 December

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+8°C

Few clouds

3 m/s

50 %

Sat, 28 December

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+8°C

Clear sky

4 m/s

32 %

Sun, 29 December

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+8°C

Clear sky

4 m/s

21 %

Mon, 30 December

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+11°C

Broken clouds

4 m/s

34 %

Tue, 31 December

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+12°C

Clear sky

3 m/s

21 %

Wed, 01 January

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+10°C

Clear sky

5 m/s

39 %

Thu, 02 January

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+8°C

Clear sky

4 m/s

39 %

Fri, 03 January

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+9°C

Clear sky

4 m/s

46 %

Sat, 04 January

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+11°C

Broken clouds

4 m/s

52 %

Sun, 05 January

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+11°C

Rain

5 m/s

70 %

Mon, 06 January

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+11°C

Rain

5 m/s

78 %

Tue, 07 January

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+8°C

Rain

5 m/s

69 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Shanghai will be like?

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Shanghai.

How much does it cost to fly to Shanghai?

Shanghai prices compared to London:

Shanghai is in average 36% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Ut. The smallest difference is Buy (-1%) and Clothing (+7%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

£4.53 vs £20.23

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

£37.76 vs £80.90

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McMeal at McDonalds

£6.04 vs £8.09

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Cappuccino (regular)

£4.08 vs £3.95

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

£0.56 vs £2.02

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

£0.37 vs £1.53

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

£2.66 vs £1.27

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

£2.29 vs £1.36

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Eggs (regular) (12)

£2.22 vs £3.00

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Local Cheese (1kg)

£17.52 vs £9.21

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

£5.19 vs £8.32

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Banana (1kg)

£1.78 vs £1.48

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

£15.11 vs £10.79

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

£0.84 vs £2.49

Shanghai in average is 36% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Utilities, Salaries, Transport prices.

FAQ

Flying to Shanghai? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Shanghai has?

There are 2 of airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The closest one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport which is 14 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Shanghai?

A passenger flying direct to Shanghai will travel around 9197 km if flying from London.

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How long does it take to travel to Shanghai?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from London.

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When should I fly to Shanghai?

The peak of traveling to Shanghai usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Shanghai is Few clouds.

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How much does it cost to fly to Shanghai?

The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct flight or you have a stop-over.

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What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

On average you could expect +6°C in January to +29°C in July. Currently, it is Few clouds and +8°C in Shanghai.

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Are there any direct flights to Shanghai?

No, there are no direct flights to Shanghai if you are flying from London.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Shanghai.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search

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What our users are saying

Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 05.11.2024