Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Taipei to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taipei and Shanghai takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Taipei and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Taipei and Shanghai is 677 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Taipei and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Uni Air, EVA Air, Air China, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Taipei?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Taipei and Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila, London, Seoul, Osaka, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sapporo, Okinawa Island, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Edinburgh, Bali, Puerto Princesa, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Cebu, Denpasar.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Taipei?

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Taipei is mainly served by Taiwan Taoyuan International. But there are other airports nearby, including Taipei Songshan.

Question 7

What airports are near Taipei?

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The main airport in Taipei is Taiwan Taoyuan International. It is also served by Taichung, Hualien.

Question 8

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Taipei and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Taipei and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways.

Question 10

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

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

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Traveling between Taipei and Shanghai, 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 Taipei?

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There are a number of airports in and around Taipei. The main one is Taiwan Taoyuan International and other nearby airports include Taichung, Hualien

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£120
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£211
Cheapest round-trip	£191
Average round-trip	£228
Nonstop flights in May	£143 – £806

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50 (single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7-¥9 (varies by destination)	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160-¥250 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140-¥280 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4-¥7 (varies by destination)	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4-¥30 (varies by route)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50-¥120 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	1	2	---	2
Air China	---	---	---	---	2	2	1
EVA Air	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	1	---
China Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Shanghai Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	---
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	---	---
Uni Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 23 total	Daily flights: 3.29 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	2	2	1	2	2
Air China	1	2	1	2	2	2	2
EVA Air	1	1	1	1	2	2	1
China Southern Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
China Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	1	2
Shanghai Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	---	1
Spring Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	---	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	---	1	1	---	1
Uni Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 55 total	Daily flights: 7.86 average	Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
EVA Air	EVA	BR	Yes
Hong Kong Airlines	CRK	HX	Yes
Hong Kong Express Airways	HKE	UO	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C