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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

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?

How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?

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
Malta International
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Check-in for a flight from Malta to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
KM Malta AirlinesAMCKMNo
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C3°C
February9°C4°C
March13°C7°C
April19°C12°C
May24°C17°C
June26°C21°C
July30°C25°C
August31°C26°C
September27°C22°C
October22°C17°C
November17°C12°C
December10°C5°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
280
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
20°C16°C
14 Nov
91%
20°C17°C
Sunday
8 Nov
87%
18°C15°C
15 Nov
20%
19°C15°C
Monday
9 Nov
71%
16°C11°C
16 Nov
71%
19°C15°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
11%
15°C9°C
17 Nov
86%
16°C14°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
18°C11°C
18 Nov
67%
14°C11°C
Thursday
12 Nov
48%
21°C14°C
19 Nov
36%
14°C10°C
Friday
13 Nov
93%
18°C17°C
20 Nov
70%
15°C9°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, KM Malta Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. Malta and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

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