Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Frankfurt and Shanghai takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Frankfurt and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Frankfurt and Shanghai is 8867 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Frankfurt and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lufthansa, Air China, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Frankfurt?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Frankfurt and London, Athens, Thessaloniki, Manchester, Dublin, Birmingham, Toronto, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Montreal, Reykjavik, Vancouver, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Tirana, Malta, Chania, Singapore, Amman, Heraklion.

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 Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Frankfurt?

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Frankfurt is mainly served by Frankfurt International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Frankfurt–Hahn.

Question 7

What airports are near Frankfurt?

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The main airport in Frankfurt is Frankfurt International Airport. It is also served by Düsseldorf International Airport, Stuttgart, Cologne Bonn Airport, Nuremberg, Dortmund, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Münster Osnabrück International, Saarbrücken.

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, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Frankfurt and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Frankfurt and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Frankfurt and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Frankfurt and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Frankfurt and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, China Southern Airlines, Egyptair.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Frankfurt and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Frankfurt 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 13

What flights operate between Frankfurt and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Frankfurt 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 14

How many airports are there near Frankfurt?

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There are a number of airports in and around Frankfurt. The main one is Frankfurt International Airport and other nearby airports include Düsseldorf International Airport, Stuttgart, Cologne Bonn Airport, Nuremberg, Dortmund, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Münster Osnabrück International, Saarbrücken

Question 15

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Frankfurt 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 18

What time do flights between Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Frankfurt 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	£311
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£325
Cheapest round-trip	£776
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in April	£325 – £1,472

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
Air China	2	2	2	2	---	1	2
Lufthansa	2	1	2	2	---	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	1	2

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
Air China	2	2	2	2	1	2	2
Lufthansa	2	1	2	2	1	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	2	2	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Air China	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Lufthansa	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	2	2	2	2	2

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Air China	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Lufthansa	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	No	0 0
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes	0 0