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Cheapest one-way trip
£49
Cheapest nonstop round-trip
£102
Cheapest round-trip
£102
Average round-trip
£105
Most popular airline
China Eastern Airlines
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Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Lanzhou. The distance between Shanghai and Lanzhou is 1781 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Shanghai and Lanzhou have 243 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 27 | 45 | 55 | 36 | - | 40 | 40 |
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Shanghai Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Juneyao Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays.
China Eastern Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Lanzhou
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Air China | CCA | CA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Shanghai Airlines | CSH | FM | Yes | Unknown | No |
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Lanzhou?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Lanzhou takes around 3.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Lanzhou?
The flight distance between Shanghai and Lanzhou is 1781 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Lanzhou?
Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Lanzhou. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Qingdao Liuting International, Wuhan Tianhe International, Wenzhou Longwan International, Changsha Huanghua International, Shenyang Taoxian International, Dalian Zhoushuizi International, Tianjin Binhai International, Ningbo Lishe International, Guilin Liangjiang International, Jinan Yaoqiang International, Weihai Dashuibo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Lanzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lanzhou and Xi an Xianyang International, Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Dunhuang, Ordos Ejin Horo, Zhangye Ganzhou, Luzhou Yunlong, Jiayuguan, Shaoyang Wugang, Jinchang Jinchuan, Qingyang.
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, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International.
What airports are near Lanzhou?
The main airport in Lanzhou is Lanzhou Zhongchuan International. It is also served by Lanzhou Zhongchuan International, Xining Caojiabao International, Gannan Xiahe, Guyuan Liupanshan, Tianshui Maijishan, Zhongwei Shapotou.
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