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 9251 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 British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, China Southern 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 Singapore, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

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 Reykjavik, Bucharest, Athens, Dublin, Istanbul, Lisbon, Sofia, Tirana, New York, Edinburgh, Belfast, Larnaca, Glasgow, Málaga, Antalya, Faro, Thessaloniki, Budapest, Madrid, Alicante.

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

Question 8

What airports are near London?

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

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and London?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and London thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and London can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and London?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and London with China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, Air China, Air France.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 15

How many airports are there near London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and London depart?

Accepted Answer

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 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and London arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£226
Cheapest round-trip	£564
Average round-trip	£903
Nonstop flights in September	£542 – £3,025
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Airline	Mon 11.09	Tue 12.09	Wed 13.09	Thu 14.09	Fri 15.09	Sat 16.09	Sun 17.09
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	5	---	2	2	3
Air China	1	1	2	---	1	2	1
British Airways	1	1	1	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	1	1	1	---	---	1	---
Virgin Atlantic Airways	---	1	1	---	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 18.09	Tue 19.09	Wed 20.09	Thu 21.09	Fri 22.09	Sat 23.09	Sun 24.09
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	3	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	2	---	2	2	2	1
British Airways	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	1	---
Virgin Atlantic Airways	1	---	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	5	2	3	3	3
Air China	2	1	2	1	1	2	2
British Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	1	---	1	1	2	---	---
Virgin Atlantic Airways	1	1	2	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
China Eastern Airlines	3	2	3	2	2	2	2
Air China	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
British Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	1	---	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Atlantic Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	1

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Flights starting at £226. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, or easyJet to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
easyJet	EZY	U2	No	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Air France	AFR	AF	No	Opens 30 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Additional information	Masks are recommended in certain situations

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival