Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and London takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and London?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and London is 9262 km.

Question 3

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

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

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 Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, 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 London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Bucharest, Barcelona, Chișinău, Athens, Paris, Madrid, Prague, Edinburgh, Rome, Málaga, Jeddah, Sofia, Bangkok, Larnaca, Bacău, Warsaw, Budapest.

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

Question 8

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is London Stansted. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and London?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and London with China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Qatar Airways, Wizz Air.

Question 10

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

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

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Traveling between Shanghai and London, 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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong

Question 13

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is London Stansted and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.

Question 14

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

Question 16

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£310
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,505
Cheapest round-trip	£610
Average round-trip	£733
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Heathrow Express to Paddington	15 min	£15-£25 (advance vs on-the-day fares)	every 15 min	fastest to Paddington
Elizabeth line	28-38 min	£12-£13 (Oyster/contactless fare)	every 5–10 min	central London with stops
Taxi (black cab)	35-75 min	£60-£100 (metered; varies by traffic)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage

Airline	Mon 06.04	Tue 07.04	Wed 08.04	Thu 09.04	Fri 10.04	Sat 11.04	Sun 12.04
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	3	3	4	4	3
Air China	1	2	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Friday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 13.04	Tue 14.04	Wed 15.04	Thu 16.04	Fri 17.04	Sat 18.04	Sun 19.04
China Eastern Airlines	2	4	4	3	3	3	3
Air China	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 29 total	Daily flights: 4.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 20.04	Tue 21.04	Wed 22.04	Thu 23.04	Fri 24.04	Sat 25.04	Sun 26.04
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	6	3
Air China	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Saturday 6 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	7°C	2°C
February	8°C	3°C
March	11°C	4°C
April	14°C	5°C
May	17°C	8°C
June	20°C	11°C
July	22°C	14°C
August	22°C	14°C
September	19°C	12°C
October	15°C	9°C
November	10°C	6°C
December	8°C	4°C