Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Frankfurt?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Frankfurt is 8867 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa.

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 Frankfurt?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Frankfurt and London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Chișinău, Orlando, Bangkok, Sofia, Athens, Tampa, Belgrade, Belfast, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Helsinki, Madrid, Calgary, Istanbul.

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 Frankfurt?

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The main airport in Frankfurt is Frankfurt International Airport. It is also served by Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Stuttgart, Luxembourg, Nuremberg, Weeze, Dortmund, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Münster Osnabrück International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Frankfurt?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Frankfurt with Lufthansa, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Condor, All Nippon Airways.

Question 10

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

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

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Traveling between Shanghai and Frankfurt, 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, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Frankfurt?

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There are a number of airports in and around Frankfurt. The main one is Frankfurt International Airport and other nearby airports include Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Stuttgart, Luxembourg, Nuremberg, Weeze, Dortmund, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Münster Osnabrück International.

Question 14

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

Question 16

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£367
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£841
Cheapest round-trip	£720
Average round-trip	£803
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
S-Bahn (S8/S9) to Hauptbahnhof	11-15 min	€5 (single ticket; day passes available)	every 15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Regional train to Hauptbahnhof	10-15 min	€5-€6 (single ticket)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	fast connection to main station
ICE/IC train to Hauptbahnhof	10-12 min	€12-€25 (long-distance ticket required)	hourly (traffic dependent)	onward long-distance travel
Bus 61 to Südbahnhof	25-35 min	€5 (single ticket)	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	south Frankfurt destinations
Taxi	20-40 min	€30-€45 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber, FREE NOW)	20-40 min	€25-€50 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	20-40 min	€50-€80 (pre-booked; fixed price)	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	20-40 min	€40-€100 (per day; varies by provider)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexible onward travel

Airline	Mon 04.05	Tue 05.05	Wed 06.05	Thu 07.05	Fri 08.05	Sat 09.05	Sun 10.05
Lufthansa	3	2	3	2	2	3	2
Air China	1	2	2	1	2	---	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 33 total	Daily flights: 4.71 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Lufthansa	3	2	2	2	2	3	2
Air China	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 30 total	Daily flights: 4.29 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Lufthansa	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air China	1	---	---	1	1	1	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 25 total	Daily flights: 3.57 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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January	4°C	0°C
February	6°C	0°C
March	11°C	3°C
April	15°C	6°C
May	19°C	9°C
June	23°C	13°C
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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	No
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Condor	CFG	DE	No
All Nippon Airways	ANA	NH	Yes