Question 1

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Shanghai and London is 9251 km.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and London. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Question 3

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

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 6

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

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and London with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Qatar Airways.

Question 11

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 12

What flights operate between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

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 13

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

Question 14

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, Exeter, Cardiff, East Midlands, Doncaster Sheffield, Southampton, Bournemouth, Norwich, Cambridge.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) 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 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 17

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 18

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	£377
Average round-trip	£506
Most popular airline	KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	KLM	KL	Yes	Opens 30 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	No
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	No