Shanghai, China to London, United Kingdom flights

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

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Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to London. Book your trip to arrive at Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City. The distance between Shanghai and London is 9251 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, Air China, and Air France. Shanghai and London have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at London, consider visiting St. Paul's Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Portsea Island, Tower of London, British Museum, Avebury, Natural History Museum, Isle of Wight, Roman Baths, Bath, Stonehenge, and Tate Modern.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to London in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 11.09 - Sun 17.09

AirlineMon 11.09Tue 12.09Wed 13.09Thu 14.09Fri 15.09Sat 16.09Sun 17.09
335---223
112---121
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Weekly direct flights for Mon 18.09 - Sun 24.09

AirlineMon 18.09Tue 19.09Wed 20.09Thu 21.09Fri 22.09Sat 23.09Sun 24.09
2231111
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1---11111

Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.09 - Sun 01.10

AirlineMon 25.09Tue 26.09Wed 27.09Thu 28.09Fri 29.09Sat 30.09Sun 01.10
3352333
Air China
2121122
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1---112------
1121111

Weekly direct flights for Mon 02.10 - Sun 08.10

AirlineMon 02.10Tue 03.10Wed 04.10Thu 05.10Fri 06.10Sat 07.10Sun 08.10
3232222
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Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to London

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
easyJetEZYU2NoOpens 720 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Air ChinaCCACAYesNo
Air FranceAFRAFNoOpens 30 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

United Kingdom COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Departure

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

Return

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

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