Flying from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Shanghai is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Ahmedabad, where Ahmedabad Airport is located. Shanghai runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your AMD to Shanghai flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from AMD to Shanghai. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
AMD is about 8 kilometres from central Ahmedabad. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Shanghai? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to AMD:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ahmedabad Airport, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Shanghai
191 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ahmedabad Airport to Shanghai flight. Return plane tickets start at 370 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from AMD to Shanghai, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Shanghai. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks ahead of your flight from AMD to Shanghai. If you're going away during a peak period, book even earlier to get the best possible rate.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Shanghai has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your AMD to Shanghai flight:
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from SHA a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and be on your way.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Shanghai. February is the busiest month for a trip to Shanghai. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
Before booking a Ahmedabad Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMD to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Shanghai, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Shanghai, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its top sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.