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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 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Kolkata?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kolkata and London, New Delhi, Bangkok, Manchester, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dubai, Riyadh, Guwahati, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket City, Sydney, Kathmandu, Varanasi, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Hyderabad, Denpasar, Seoul, Chennai.

Question 3

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 4

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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International.

Question 5

What airports are near Kolkata?

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The main airport in Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International. It is also served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Barisal, Jessore, Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Kolkata?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Kolkata with IndiGo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, VietJet Air, Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific.

Question 7

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Kolkata, 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 8

What flights operate between Shanghai and Kolkata?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Kolkata, 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 9

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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International

Question 10

How many airports are there near Kolkata?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kolkata. The main one is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International and other nearby airports include Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Barisal, Jessore, Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kolkata 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 12

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

Question 13

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kolkata 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 14

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£140
Cheapest round-trip	£303
Average round-trip	£383
Most popular airline	IndiGo Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Kolkata Metro (Blue Line)	30-45 min	INR 25–40 (~$0.30–0.50 USD)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Prepaid Taxi	35-60 min	INR 350–500 (~$4–6 USD); fixed rate by zone	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
App-based Cab (Ola/Uber)	35-60 min	INR 300–600 (~$3.50–7 USD); surge pricing applies	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and flexibility
WBTC AC Bus (Airport Shuttle)	45-75 min	INR 50–80 (~$0.60–1 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	most affordable option
Private Transfer	35-60 min	INR 1200–2500 (~$14–30 USD); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort and reliability
Auto-rickshaw	40-70 min	INR 200–350 (~$2.50–4 USD); metered or negotiated	on-demand (traffic dependent)	short trips, light luggage

Airline	Mon 22.06	Tue 23.06	Wed 24.06	Thu 25.06	Fri 26.06	Sat 27.06	Sun 28.06
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Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
IndiGo Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	16°C
February	30°C	18°C
March	34°C	23°C
April	37°C	26°C
May	36°C	28°C
June	35°C	28°C
July	32°C	27°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	31°C	26°C
October	30°C	24°C
November	29°C	20°C
December	26°C	17°C