Cheap flights from Genoa to Shanghai from £383

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Wed, Jul 29
Genoa GOAShanghai PVG
£383
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Tue, Jul 28
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£384
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 30
Genoa GOAShanghai PVG
£401
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Wed, Jul 29
Genoa GOAShanghai PVG
£441
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Wed, Jul 29
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£441
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Tue, Jul 28
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
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£705
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
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Thu, Jul 30 – Thu, Aug 6
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£730
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£383

Cheapest round-trip

£705

Average round-trip

£740

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
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
363
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Genoa to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz AirWZZW6No
VuelingVLGVYNo

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
18 Jul
82%
31°C27°C
25 Jul
35°C27°C
Sunday
19 Jul
85%
32°C26°C
26 Jul
35°C26°C
Monday
20 Jul
86%
30°C25°C
27 Jul
35°C25°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
20%
27°C24°C
28 Jul
37°C25°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
48%
35°C25°C
29 Jul
36%
36°C26°C
Thursday
23 Jul
71%
35°C26°C
30 Jul
57%
36°C27°C
Friday
24 Jul
62%
36°C26°C
31 Jul
35°C26°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, Air China, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Vueling. Genoa and Shanghai have 363 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 Genoa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Genoa and London, Tirana, Budapest, Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Istanbul, Palma, Majorca, Alicante, Athens, Los Angeles, Tallinn, Málaga, Dalaman, Frankfurt, Lamezia Terme, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Berlin, Seville.
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.
What airports are near Genoa?
The main airport in Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Nice Côte d Azur International, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Florence, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Linate, Turin, Verona Villafranca, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo.
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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Genoa and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Genoa and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Vueling.
When’s the best time to travel between Genoa and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Genoa 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 Genoa and Shanghai?
Traveling between Genoa 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 Genoa?
There are a number of airports in and around Genoa. The main one is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Nice Côte d Azur International, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Florence, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Linate, Turin, Verona Villafranca, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo
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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Genoa and Shanghai depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Genoa and Shanghai arrive?
What time do flights between Genoa and Shanghai depart?
What time do flights between Genoa and Shanghai arrive?

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