Question 1

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 2

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 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 London?

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

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and London with Cathay Pacific, easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Austrian Airlines.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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

Question 12

How many airports are there near London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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	£450
Cheapest round-trip	£16644
Average round-trip	£21680
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Cathay Pacific

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	Yes	No
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
British Airways	BAW	BA	Yes	0 0
Austrian Airlines	AUA	OS	Yes	No

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test required No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Additional information	Masks are recommended in certain settings

COVID-19 testing	Entry restricted for international travelers Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival Mandatory 14-day quarantine
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for mainland China Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results Mandatory health code application before arrival Mandatory health declaration form before arrival Mandatory health declaration form for Hangzhou Mandatory health declaration form for Xiamen

Shanghai to London flights from £450

Flights starting at £450. Choose between Cathay Pacific, easyJet, or Ryanair to find the best price.

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