Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bangkok and Shanghai takes around 4.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Bangkok and Shanghai is 2899 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Bangkok and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia X, Beijing Capital Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways International.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and Phuket City, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Denpasar, Siem Reap, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Yangon, Udon Thani, Chiang Rai Province, Seoul.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing, New York, Los Angeles, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Tokyo, Xi'an, Chengdu, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, Seoul, Phuket City, Manila, Washington, D.C., Osaka, Wuhan, Boston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Bangkok?

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Bangkok is mainly served by Suvarnabhumi. But there are other airports nearby, including Don Mueang International.

Question 7

What airports are near Bangkok?

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The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.

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

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Bangkok?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Bangkok, including Nakhon Si Racha, Bangkok Busline.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Bangkok and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Bangkok and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

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 12

Which airlines fly between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Bangkok and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bangkok 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 14

What flights operate between Bangkok and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Bangkok 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 15

How many airports are there near Bangkok?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bangkok. The main one is Suvarnabhumi and other nearby airports include U-Tapao International, Hua Hin

Question 16

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

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Bangkok by bus or train?

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Yes, Bangkok has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Bangkok, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

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

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok 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 20

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

Question 21

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

Cheapest one-way trip	$94
Cheapest round-trip	$186
Average round-trip	$217
Nonstop flights in October	$94 – $374
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Airline	Sun 24.09	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	7	4	7	2	7
Spring Airlines	2	1	2	3	3	2	2
Air China	1	1	---	1	1	---	1
Beijing Capital Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Thai AirAsia X	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Thai Lion Air	---	---	1	---	1	---	---
Thai Airways International	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 01.10	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10
China Eastern Airlines	7	4	---	---	---	---	---
Spring Airlines	2	2	1	---	---	---	---
Air China	1	1	---	---	---	---	---
Beijing Capital Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Thai AirAsia X	---	1	1	---	---	---	---
Thai Lion Air	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Thai Airways International	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 08.10	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	2	7	6	3	7
Spring Airlines	---	---	2	2	2	1	2
Air China	---	---	1	1	---	---	1
Beijing Capital Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Thai AirAsia X	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Thai Lion Air	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Thai Airways International	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 15.10	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10
China Eastern Airlines	4	7	7	7	5	7	5
Spring Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	1	1
Air China	---	1	1	1	---	1	---
Beijing Capital Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Thai AirAsia X	1	1	---	---	---	---	1
Thai Lion Air	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Thai Airways International	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at $94. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, or Spring Airlines to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	Yes	0 0
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Hong Kong Airlines	CRK	HX	Yes	No
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No

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
Additional information	Masks are recommended in public