Cheap flights from Chiang Mai, Thailand to Shanghai, China

Flights starting at £125. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, VietJet Air, or Thai AirAsia to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from Chiang Mai International, Chiang Mai Train Station, or Chiang Mai Bus Station when they travel from Chiang Mai to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Chiang Mai and Shanghai is 2676 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and Hong Kong Airlines. Chiang Mai and Shanghai have 366 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting The Bund, Shanghai, China, and Chongming.

Weekly direct flights

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

Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.11 - Sun 26.11

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.11 - Sun 03.12

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 04.12 - Sun 10.12

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 11.12 - Sun 17.12

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Check-in for a flight from Chiang Mai to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
VietJet AirVJCVJYesNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDYes0
0
Nok AirNOKDDYesNo
Hong Kong AirlinesCRKHXYesNo

China COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Departure

Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival
Additional information
  • Masks are recommended in public

Return

Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Thailand
  • Mandatory health insurance for travelers with a certain travel history

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