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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?
Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center
Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.
How to get from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai?
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 min | ¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | fastest from Pudong | |
60-90 min | ¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination | every 3–8 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
60-120 min | ¥20 – ¥30; varies by route | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | multiple city stops | |
45-90 min | ¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
45-90 min | ¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking |
How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-50 min | ¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination | every 3–6 min (traffic dependent) | quick city access | |
40-90 min | ¥4 – ¥30; varies by route | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | direct hotel routes | |
25-60 min | ¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | groups with luggage |
Notes:
- Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
- Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
- Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Shanghai
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 05.10 | Tue 06.10 | Wed 07.10 | Thu 08.10 | Fri 09.10 | Sat 10.10 | Sun 11.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 7 total | Daily flights: 1 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 26.10 | Tue 27.10 | Wed 28.10 | Thu 29.10 | Fri 30.10 | Sat 31.10 | Sun 01.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 7 total | Daily flights: 1 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India Limited | AIC | AI | Yes |
| IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes |
| Air Arabia | ABY | G9 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Shanghai
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 9°C | 3°C |
| February | 10°C | 4°C |
| March | 15°C | 7°C |
| April | 20°C | 12°C |
| May | 25°C | 17°C |
| June | 27°C | 21°C |
| July | 31°C | 25°C |
| August | 32°C | 26°C |
| September | 28°C | 22°C |
| October | 23°C | 17°C |
| November | 18°C | 12°C |
| December | 11°C | 5°C |
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