Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Shanghai takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between London and Shanghai is 9251 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between London and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, Air China, Virgin Atlantic Airways, China Southern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Sofia.

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

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Humberside, Exeter, Norwich, London Oxford Airport.

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, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London 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 London and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between London and Shanghai with Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Ryanair, easyJet, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 12

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

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

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Traveling between London 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 London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Humberside, Exeter, Norwich, London Oxford Airport

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, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 16

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

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London 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 London and Shanghai depart?

Accepted Answer

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 London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between London and Shanghai arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£434
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£625
Cheapest round-trip	£626
Average round-trip	£790
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Airline	Mon 22.05	Tue 23.05	Wed 24.05	Thu 25.05	Fri 26.05	Sat 27.05	Sun 28.05
British Airways	1	2	2	1	2	1	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Atlantic Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	1	---	1	1	2	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 29.05	Tue 30.05	Wed 31.05	Thu 01.06	Fri 02.06	Sat 03.06	Sun 04.06
British Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Atlantic Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	1	---	1	1	1	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	2

Airline	Mon 05.06	Tue 06.06	Wed 07.06	Thu 08.06	Fri 09.06	Sat 10.06	Sun 11.06
British Airways	2	2	2	1	1	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Atlantic Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
China Southern Airlines	---	2	---	2	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 12.06	Tue 13.06	Wed 14.06	Thu 15.06	Fri 16.06	Sat 17.06	Sun 18.06
British Airways	1	2	2	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Atlantic Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	1	1	1	---	1	---	---
China Southern Airlines	1	1	---	---	---	---	---

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Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	Yes	0 0
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	No	0 0
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China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0

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Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival
Additional information	Masks are recommended in public

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