Cheap flights from Kyiv to Shanghai from £307

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Fri, Aug 21
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£307
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Wed, Aug 19
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£319
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Thu, Aug 20
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£327
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Thu, Aug 20
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£328
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Fri, Aug 21
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£340
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Sat, Aug 22
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£371
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Wed, Aug 19 – Sun, Aug 23
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£785
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Fri, Aug 21 – Wed, Aug 26
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£809
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Fri, Aug 21 – Thu, Aug 27
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£826
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Sat, Aug 22 – Thu, Aug 27
Iași IASShanghai PVG
£849
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Thu, Aug 20 – Sun, Aug 23
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Fri, Aug 21 – Wed, Aug 26
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£307

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£490

Cheapest round-trip

£785

Average round-trip

£1,228

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Boryspil International
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
57
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Kyiv to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Juneyao AirlinesDKHHOYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
LOT Polish AirlinesLOTLONo

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
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
15 Aug
92%
30°C25°C
22 Aug
31°C26°C
Sunday
16 Aug
87%
28°C25°C
23 Aug
11%
32°C25°C
Monday
17 Aug
17%
31°C24°C
24 Aug
18%
32°C25°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
67%
30°C25°C
25 Aug
92%
26°C26°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
18%
32°C25°C
26 Aug
89%
31°C26°C
Thursday
20 Aug
81%
31°C26°C
27 Aug
67%
29°C23°C
Friday
21 Aug
68%
31°C26°C
28 Aug
29°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Boryspil International, Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), Kiew - Tsentralʹnyy, Kyiv Bus Station, or Kyiv - Vydubychi Station when they travel from Kyiv to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and LOT Polish Airlines. Kyiv and Shanghai have 57 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports are there in Kyiv?

Kyiv is mainly served by Boryspil International. But there are other airports nearby, including Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), Gostomel Airport.

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, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Which airlines fly between Kyiv and Shanghai?

Currently, you can fly between Kyiv and Shanghai with Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Kyiv and Shanghai?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Shanghai?

Traveling between Kyiv 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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

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

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kyiv and Shanghai arrive?

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.

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

What time do flights between Kyiv and Shanghai arrive?

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