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Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai?

How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?

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

Depart from
Barcelona–El Prat
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9875 km
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Barcelona to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
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Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
1222221
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Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.11Tue 24.11Wed 25.11Thu 26.11Fri 27.11Sat 28.11Sun 29.11
22---2---21
---1---2211
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Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 30.11Tue 01.12Wed 02.12Thu 03.12Fri 04.12Sat 05.12Sun 06.12
22---2---2---
---1---1111
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Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Barcelona to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
Air ChinaCCACAYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C3°C
February9°C4°C
March13°C7°C
April19°C12°C
May24°C17°C
June26°C21°C
July30°C25°C
August31°C26°C
September27°C22°C
October22°C17°C
November17°C12°C
December10°C5°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
280
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
20°C16°C
14 Nov
91%
20°C17°C
Sunday
8 Nov
87%
18°C15°C
15 Nov
20%
19°C15°C
Monday
9 Nov
71%
16°C11°C
16 Nov
71%
19°C15°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
11%
15°C9°C
17 Nov
86%
16°C14°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
18°C11°C
18 Nov
67%
14°C11°C
Thursday
12 Nov
48%
21°C14°C
19 Nov
36%
14°C10°C
Friday
13 Nov
93%
18°C17°C
20 Nov
70%
15°C9°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Barcelona and Shanghai is 9875 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Vueling, Air China, Ryanair, and China Southern Airlines. Barcelona and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

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