Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Bangkok to Shanghai?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bangkok and Shanghai takes around 4.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Bangkok and Shanghai is 2899 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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Several carriers operate flights between Bangkok and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Spring Airlines, Bangkok Airways, VietJet Air, Juneyao Airlines, Hahn Air, China Eastern Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Shanghai Airlines, Thai Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and London, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Manila, Hanoi, Denpasar, Singapore, Manchester, Surat Thani Province, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Chiang Rai Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai, Taipei.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Bangkok?

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Bangkok is mainly served by Suvarnabhumi. But there are other airports nearby, including Don Mueang International.

Question 7

What airports are near Bangkok?

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The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.

Question 8

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Bangkok and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bangkok and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Bangkok and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Bangkok?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bangkok. The main one is Suvarnabhumi and other nearby airports include U-Tapao International, Hua Hin

Question 13

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bangkok, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Bangkok and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bangkok, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Bangkok and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£107
Cheapest round-trip	£218
Average round-trip	£243
Nonstop flights in May	£109 – £444
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50 (single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7-¥9 (varies by destination)	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4-¥7 (varies by destination)	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50-¥120 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	3	5
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
VietJet Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Thai Lion Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Sunday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	5	5	5	5	4
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
VietJet Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Thai Lion Air	---	---	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 36 total	Daily flights: 5.14 average	Most flights: Wednesday 5 flights

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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

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Thai Lion Air	TLM	SL	Yes
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes