Cheap flights from Freetown to Shanghai from £940
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £940 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £1,715 |
Average round-trip | £2,163 |
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.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
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 |
From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
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
Check-in for a flight from Freetown to Shanghai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Royal Air Maroc | RAM | AT | No |
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Shanghai
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 9°C | 3°C |
| February | 10°C | 4°C |
| March | 15°C | 7°C |
| April | 20°C | 12°C |
| May | 25°C | 17°C |
| June | 27°C | 21°C |
| July | 31°C | 25°C |
| August | 32°C | 26°C |
| September | 28°C | 22°C |
| October | 23°C | 17°C |
| November | 18°C | 12°C |
| December | 11°C | 5°C |
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