Cheap flights from Reykjavik to Shanghai from £351

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1 stop
Sat, May 16
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£351
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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£358
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1 stop
Tue, May 12
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£358
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2 stops
Sat, May 16
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£379
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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£423
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Tue, May 12
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£444
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1 stop
Sat, May 16 – Thu, May 21
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£860
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Sat, May 16 – Sat, May 23
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£873
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2 stops
Sat, May 16 – Thu, May 21
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£889
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2 stops
Wed, May 13 – Wed, May 20
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£895
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2 stops
Sat, May 16 – Sat, May 23
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£902
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Tue, May 12 – Sat, May 16
Reykjavik KEFShanghai PVG
£974
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£351

Cheapest round-trip

£860

Average round-trip

£1,203

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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.

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
Keflavík 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 Reykjavik to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Wizz AirWZZW6No
Air ChinaCCACAYes
SASSASSKNo
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes

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
25 Apr
22°C13°C
2 May
89%
17°C14°C
Sunday
26 Apr
25°C13°C
3 May
83%
25°C14°C
Monday
27 Apr
27°C15°C
4 May
24°C16°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
86%
18°C13°C
5 May
26°C15°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
19°C13°C
6 May
86%
21°C16°C
Thursday
30 Apr
22°C12°C
7 May
23°C15°C
Friday
1 May
22°C14°C
8 May
25°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from Keflavík International, or Reykjavík when they travel from Reykjavik 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, Wizz Air, Air China, SAS, and Hainan Airlines. Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Reykjavik and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Riga, Glasgow, Bristol, Copenhagen, Tirana, Bucharest, Milan, Vilnius, Athens, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Oslo, Budapest, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Vienna.
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 Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is mainly served by Keflavík International. But there are other airports nearby, including Reykjavík.
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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Reykjavik and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Reykjavik and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Wizz Air, Air China, SAS, Hainan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Reykjavik and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik and Shanghai?
Traveling between Reykjavik 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 Shanghai?
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, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Reykjavik and Shanghai depart?
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 Reykjavik, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Reykjavik and Shanghai arrive?
What time do flights between Reykjavik and Shanghai depart?
What time do flights between Reykjavik and Shanghai arrive?

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