Cheap flights from Nairobi to Shanghai from £381

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Mon, Jul 6
Nairobi NBOShanghai SHA
£381
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Nairobi NBOShanghai SHA
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Mon, Jul 6
Nairobi NBOShanghai SHA
£383
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Nairobi NBOShanghai SHA
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Fri, Jul 10
Nairobi NBOShanghai PVG
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Fri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
Nairobi NBOShanghai SHA
£813
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Fri, Jul 10 – Tue, Jul 14
Nairobi NBOShanghai SHA
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Fri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
Nairobi NBOShanghai PVG
£815
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Fri, Jul 10 – Tue, Jul 14
Nairobi NBOShanghai PVG
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Sat, Jul 11 – Wed, Jul 15
Nairobi NBOShanghai PVG
£850
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£381

Cheapest round-trip

£813

Average round-trip

£926

Most popular airline

China Eastern Airlines

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
Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
27 Jun
20%
30°C23°C
4 Jul
89%
25°C24°C
Sunday
28 Jun
30°C22°C
5 Jul
27%
33°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
50%
28°C23°C
6 Jul
36°C26°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
91%
28°C24°C
7 Jul
38°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
66%
28°C23°C
8 Jul
17%
37°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
28%
29°C23°C
9 Jul
51%
27°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
69%
25°C23°C
10 Jul
36%
31°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, and Etihad Airways. Nairobi and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai.
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.
Which airports are there in Nairobi?
Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
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, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong.
Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi 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 Nairobi and Shanghai?
Traveling between Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
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