Cheap flights from Dakar to Shanghai from £603

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Tue, Jul 21
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£603
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Thu, Jul 23
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£608
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Sat, Jul 25
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£613
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Fri, Jul 24
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£613
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Tue, Jul 21
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£620
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Wed, Jul 22
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£672
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Dakar DSSShanghai SHA
£1,202
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£1,240
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£1,256
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£1,274
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£1,274
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Dakar DSSShanghai PVG
£1,320
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£603

Cheapest round-trip

£1,202

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
396
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Dakar to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
4 Jul
83%
31°C24°C
11 Jul
29%
31°C27°C
Sunday
5 Jul
92%
26°C24°C
12 Jul
36%
31°C27°C
Monday
6 Jul
84%
33°C24°C
13 Jul
74%
33°C27°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
61%
35°C25°C
14 Jul
86%
32°C26°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
73%
35°C26°C
15 Jul
89%
27°C23°C
Thursday
9 Jul
61%
34°C26°C
16 Jul
91%
23°C22°C
Friday
10 Jul
32°C25°C
17 Jul
94%
22°C21°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, Iberia Airlines, Air China, Vueling, and Turkish Airlines. Dakar and Shanghai have 396 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 Dakar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and London, Manchester, Abidjan, Nouakchott, Banjul, Sal, Praia, Istanbul, Casablanca, Geneva, Conakry, Multan, Lahore, Brussels, Barcelona, Jeddah, Nairobi, Bissau, Las Vegas, Marrakesh.
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, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.
Which airports are there in Dakar?
Dakar is mainly served by Blaise Diagne International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Léopold Sédar Senghor International.
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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
Which airlines fly between Dakar and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Dakar and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Air China, Vueling, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Dakar and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dakar 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 Dakar and Shanghai?
Traveling between Dakar 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 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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Shanghai depart?
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 Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Shanghai arrive?
What time do flights between Dakar and Shanghai depart?
What time do flights between Dakar and Shanghai arrive?

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