Manchester, United Kingdom to Shanghai, China flights

Flights starting at £364. Choose between easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, or Sichuan Airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from Manchester, Manchester - Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Coach Station, Manchester-New Moston, or Manchester-Miles Platting when they travel from Manchester to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Jet2, and Vueling. Manchester and Shanghai have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting The Bund, Shanghai, China, and Chongming.

Check-in for a flight from Manchester to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
easyJetEZYU2NoOpens 720 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
Sichuan AirlinesCSC3UYesNo
Jet2EXSLSNoOpens 336 days before flight
Closes 5 hours before flight
VuelingVLGVYNoOpens 168 days before flight
Closes 4 hours before flight

China COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Departure

COVID-19 testing
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • Mandatory COVID-19 test
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
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

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa

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