Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai from £443

Cheap flights from Birmingham to Shanghai from £443

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Tue, Jul 14
Birmingham BHXShanghai PVG
£443
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Tue, Jul 14
Birmingham BHXShanghai PVG
£491
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Wed, Jul 15
Birmingham BHXShanghai PVG
£498
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Sun, Jul 12
Birmingham BHXShanghai PVG
£498
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Sun, Jul 12
Birmingham BHXShanghai PVG
£510
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Birmingham BHXShanghai PVG
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Sun, Jul 12 – Fri, Jul 17
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£821
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Sun, Jul 12 – Fri, Jul 17
Birmingham BHXShanghai PVG
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Sun, Jul 12 – Fri, Jul 17
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Mon, Jul 13 – Fri, Jul 17
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£443

Cheapest round-trip

£817

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

China Eastern Airlines

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

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?

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

Depart from
Birmingham
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
258
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
LufthansaDLHLHNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Air ChinaCCACAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
20%
30°C23°C
4 Jul
89%
25°C24°C
Sunday
28 Jun
30°C22°C
5 Jul
27%
33°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
50%
28°C23°C
6 Jul
36°C26°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
91%
28°C24°C
7 Jul
38°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
66%
28°C23°C
8 Jul
17%
37°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
28%
29°C23°C
9 Jul
51%
27°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
69%
25°C23°C
10 Jul
36%
31°C25°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, easyJet, and Air China. Birmingham and Shanghai have 258 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Birmingham?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Birmingham and Marrakesh, Düsseldorf, Bucharest, Barcelona, Jeddah, Istanbul, Agadir, Islamabad, Dubai, Dublin, Erbil, Prague, Belfast, Antalya, Kabul, Tehran, Budapest, Craiova, Nottingham, Riyadh.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai, Taipei.
What airports are near Birmingham?
The main airport in Birmingham is Birmingham. It is also served by Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands.
What airports are near Shanghai?
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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International.
Which airlines fly between Birmingham and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Birmingham and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, easyJet, Air China.
When’s the best time to travel between Birmingham and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Birmingham 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.
What flights operate between Birmingham and Shanghai?
Traveling between Birmingham 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.
How many airports are there near Birmingham?
There are a number of airports in and around Birmingham. The main one is Birmingham and other nearby airports include Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Birmingham and Shanghai depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Birmingham and Shanghai arrive?
What time do flights between Birmingham and Shanghai depart?
What time do flights between Birmingham and Shanghai arrive?

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