Cheap flights from Kolkata to Shanghai from £173

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Sat, May 23
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
£173
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Mon, May 18
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
£173
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Wed, May 20
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
£182
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Fri, May 22
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
£182
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Tue, May 19
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
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Sat, May 23 – Thu, May 28
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
£322
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Mon, May 18 – Fri, May 22
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
£328
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Mon, May 18 – Thu, May 21
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
£333
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Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26
Kolkata CCUShanghai PVG
£334
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£173

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£319

Cheapest round-trip

£322

Average round-trip

£355

Nonstop flights in May

£171 – £187

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.

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

Depart from
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3429 km
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kolkata to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
IndiGo Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kolkata to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

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
9 May
23°C15°C
16 May
27°C20°C
Sunday
10 May
24°C15°C
17 May
27°C20°C
Monday
11 May
27°C17°C
18 May
29°C22°C
Tuesday
12 May
87%
31°C19°C
19 May
87%
28°C22°C
Wednesday
13 May
28°C18°C
20 May
84%
24°C19°C
Thursday
14 May
25°C17°C
21 May
89%
25°C18°C
Friday
15 May
27°C19°C
22 May
86%
26°C21°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Kolkata and Shanghai is 3429 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways, and Spring Airlines. Kolkata and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kolkata to Shanghai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kolkata and Shanghai takes around 4.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kolkata and Shanghai?
The flight distance between Kolkata and Shanghai is 3429 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kolkata and Shanghai?
Several carriers operate flights between Kolkata and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kolkata?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kolkata and New Delhi, London, Mumbai, Bangkok, Birmingham, Phuket City, Dubai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Melbourne, Muscat, Riyadh, Kathmandu, Port Blair, Kuala Lumpur, Kochi, Dhaka, Penang, Chennai, Phnom Penh.
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 Kolkata?
The main airport in Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International. It is also served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Barisal, Jessore.
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, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Kolkata and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Kolkata and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kolkata and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kolkata 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.
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