Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Phuket City?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Phuket City takes around 5.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Phuket City?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Phuket City is 3538 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Phuket City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines.

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 London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Phuket City?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Phuket City and Bangkok, London, Chiang Mai, Manchester, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Ko Samui, Perth, Chiang Rai Province, Da Nang, Siem Reap, Manila, Hong Kong, Dubai, Glasgow.

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, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Phuket City?

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The main airport in Phuket City is Phuket International. It is also served by Phuket International, Krabi, Surat Thani International, Ranong.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Phuket City?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Phuket City with Spring Airlines, VietJet Air, Thai Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Question 10

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

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

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Shanghai and Phuket City, 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?

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

Question 13

How many airports are there near Phuket City?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Phuket City. The main one is Phuket International and other nearby airports include Phuket International, Krabi, Surat Thani International, Ranong.

Question 14

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

Question 16

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£68
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£218
Cheapest round-trip	£195
Average round-trip	£246
Nonstop flights in August	£101 – £431

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Bus (Smart Bus)	60-90 min	THB 100 to Phuket Town, THB 170 to Patong (approx. USD 3–5)	every 60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Shared Minivan	60-90 min	฿180 – ฿250; per person; varies by destination (approx. USD 5–7)	on-demand when full (traffic dependent)	solo travelers on a budget
Metered Taxi	45-75 min	฿600 – ฿1,000; metered fare plus THB 100 airport surcharge (approx. USD 17–29)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Airport Limousine (fixed fare)	45-75 min	฿800 – ฿1,200; fixed fare by zone (approx. USD 23–35)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	comfort with fixed pricing
Grab (ride-hailing)	45-75 min	฿500 – ฿900; varies by demand and destination (approx. USD 14–26)	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	45-70 min	฿1,000 – ฿1,800; pre-booked; varies by vehicle and destination (approx. USD 29–52)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families and groups
Rental Car	45-70 min	฿800 – ฿2,000; per day; varies by vehicle type (approx. USD 23–58)	on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)	exploring the island

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Spring Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Shanghai Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Spring Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Shanghai Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Spring Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Shanghai Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	2
China Eastern Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	1
Weekly flights: 60 total	Daily flights: 8.57 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Shanghai Airlines	CSH	FM	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°C
February	29°C	25°C
March	30°C	26°C
April	30°C	26°C
May	29°C	27°C
June	29°C	27°C
July	28°C	26°C
August	28°C	26°C
September	28°C	26°C
October	28°C	26°C
November	28°C	25°C
December	28°C	25°C

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