Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Amsterdam takes around 13 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Amsterdam is 8920 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Amsterdam?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Amsterdam and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Glasgow, Birmingham, Madrid, Bucharest, Bristol, Lisbon, Belfast, Tel Aviv, Newcastle upon Tyne, Liverpool, Athens, Warsaw, Riga, Prague, Istanbul, Helsinki.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

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

Question 8

What airports are near Amsterdam?

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The main airport in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Weeze, Dortmund, Rotterdam The Hague, Lille.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Amsterdam with China Eastern Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Amsterdam, 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 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Amsterdam, 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 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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

Question 13

How many airports are there near Amsterdam?

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There are a number of airports in and around Amsterdam. The main one is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and other nearby airports include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Weeze, Dortmund, Rotterdam The Hague, Lille.

Question 14

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

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£225
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,092
Cheapest round-trip	£541
Average round-trip	£662
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Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
NS Train to Amsterdam Centraal	15-18 min	€5 – €6; single ticket; OV-chipkaart available	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to city center
Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express)	25-35 min	€7 – €8; single ticket; return available	every 15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Museumplein
Bus N97 (Night Bus)	30-45 min	€7 – €8; night service fare	hourly overnight (traffic dependent)	late night arrivals
Taxi	20-40 min	€40 – €55; fixed fare to city center	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber, Bolt)	20-40 min	€30 – €50; varies with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	20-40 min	€50 – €80; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium service
Rental Car	25-45 min	€35 – €80; per day; parking extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond Amsterdam

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	3	2	3	4	2
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 23 total	Daily flights: 3.29 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	3	3	2
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 21 total	Daily flights: 3 average	Most flights: Friday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
China Eastern Airlines	3	2	3	2	2	3	3
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 25 total	Daily flights: 3.57 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	1	3	4	4
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 24 total	Daily flights: 3.43 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	KLM	KL	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	5°C	2°C
February	6°C	2°C
March	10°C	3°C
April	13°C	6°C
May	16°C	9°C
June	20°C	12°C
July	21°C	14°C
August	22°C	14°C
September	19°C	12°C
October	14°C	9°C
November	10°C	6°C
December	7°C	3°C

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