Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Bangkok takes around 4.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Bangkok?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Bangkok is 2899 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Bangkok. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Spring Airlines, Bangkok Airways, VietJet Air, Juneyao Airlines, Hahn Air, China Eastern Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Shanghai Airlines, Thai Airways.

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, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and London, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Manchester, Krabi, Bali, Surat Thani Province, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Denpasar, Singapore, Phnom Penh, Tokyo, Hanoi, Edinburgh, Kuala Lumpur, Ko Samui, Da Nang, Hong Kong.

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

Question 8

What airports are near Bangkok?

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The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Bangkok with China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Thai AirAsia, Cathay Pacific.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Bangkok, 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 Bangkok?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Bangkok, 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How many airports are there near Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Bangkok. The main one is Suvarnabhumi and other nearby airports include U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.

Question 14

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

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Bangkok depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£109
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£233
Cheapest round-trip	£219
Average round-trip	£248
Nonstop flights in May	£124 – £4,702

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai	26-30 min	฿45 (flat fare to Phaya Thai (~$1.30 USD))	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to BTS
Public Bus (S1 to Khao San Road)	60-90 min	฿60 (flat fare (~$1.70 USD))	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	backpackers to Khao San
Metered Taxi	30-60 min	฿250-฿400 (metered plus 50 THB airport surcharge and tolls (~$7–12 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
Grab (ride-hailing)	30-60 min	฿300-฿500 (varies by demand and vehicle type (~$9–15 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	30-60 min	฿800-฿1,500 (pre-booked sedan or van (~$23–43 USD))	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium comfort

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
A1/A2 Bus to BTS Mo Chit	20-40 min	฿30 (flat fare (~$0.85 USD))	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget connection to BTS
Metered Taxi	30-60 min	฿200-฿350 (metered plus 50 THB airport surcharge and tolls (~$6–10 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
Grab (ride-hailing)	30-60 min	฿250-฿450 (varies by demand and vehicle type (~$7–13 USD))	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Thai Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Thai Lion Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
VietJet Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Bangkok Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Saturday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Spring Airlines	---	2	2	2	---	---	1
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Thai Airways	---	1	---	---	---	---	1
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	2
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	---	---	1
Thai Lion Air	---	---	1	---	1	---	---
VietJet Air	---	---	---	1	---	---	---
Bangkok Airways	---	1	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 22 total	Daily flights: 3.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	32°C	23°C
February	33°C	25°C
March	34°C	27°C
April	35°C	28°C
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December	31°C	23°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Thai Lion Air	TLM	SL	Yes
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No