Cheap flights from Shanghai to Bristol from £469

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Bristol from £469

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1 stop
Wed, May 6
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£469
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Tue, May 5
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£487
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1 stop
Thu, May 7
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£500
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1 stop
Wed, May 6
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£500
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1 stop
Thu, May 7
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£553
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1 stop
Tue, May 5
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£571
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2 stops
Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£707
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Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£721
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2 stops
Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£735
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2 stops
Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£746
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Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
Shanghai PVGBristol BRS
£749
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Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
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£773
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How much do flights to Bristol cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£469

Cheapest round-trip

£707

Average round-trip

£1,447

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

easyJet

Getting from Bristol airport to the city center

Fastest option: Bristol Airport Flyer bus. Budget travelers often choose the same service for its affordability.

Bristol is served by Bristol Airport (BRS), located 13 km southwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express bus services, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. The Bristol Airport Flyer is the most popular public transport option, providing frequent connections to Bristol Temple Meads station and the city center. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

25-40 min

£7-£11 (single vs return fare)

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

Temple Meads and city center

30-45 min

£6-£10 (single vs return fare)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

Weston-super-Mare travelers

20-40 min

£30-£45 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

£25-£45 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-35 min

£40-£70 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-35 min

£30-£80 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Bristol Airport Flyer (A1) runs between the airport and Bristol Temple Meads station via the city center.
  • There is no direct rail link to Bristol Airport; the bus is the main public transport option.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bristol

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Bristol
Average flights per week
127
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Avebury - Brecon Beacons - Eden Project - Isle of Wight - Portsea Island - Roman Baths, Bath - St. David's Cathedral, Cardiff - St Fagans: National History Museum - Stonehenge - Tintern Abbey, United Kingdom

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Bristol

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bristol

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January7°C2°C
February8°C3°C
March10°C3°C
April12°C4°C
May15°C7°C
June18°C10°C
July20°C12°C
August20°C12°C
September18°C10°C
October14°C9°C
November10°C6°C
December8°C4°C
Hottest Month
20°C
July
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
93%
10°C4°C
19 Apr
13°C6°C
Monday
13 Apr
84%
10°C2°C
20 Apr
13°C5°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
89%
11°C3°C
21 Apr
13°C6°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
85%
13°C8°C
22 Apr
88%
8°C5°C
Thursday
16 Apr
86%
14°C8°C
23 Apr
82%
11°C5°C
Friday
17 Apr
87%
12°C8°C
24 Apr
89%
13°C5°C
Saturday
18 Apr
84%
13°C7°C
25 Apr
82%
14°C5°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Bristol. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, and Emirates. Shanghai and Bristol have 127 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Bristol, consider visiting Avebury, Brecon Beacons, Eden Project, Isle of Wight, Portsea Island, Roman Baths, Bath, St. David's Cathedral, Cardiff, St Fagans: National History Museum, Stonehenge, and Tintern Abbey, United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bristol?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bristol and Dublin, Tirana, Marrakesh, Ibiza, Antalya, Athens, Lisbon, Palma, Majorca, Madrid, Amsterdam, Istanbul, London, Milan, Valencia, Rome, Paphos, Belfast, Agadir, Gran Canaria, Porto.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
What airports are near Bristol?
The main airport in Bristol is Bristol. It is also served by London Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Bristol?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Bristol with easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Bristol?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Bristol, 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 Shanghai and Bristol?
Traveling between Shanghai and Bristol, 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, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong
How many airports are there near Bristol?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Bristol depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Bristol arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Bristol depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Bristol arrive?

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