Flying from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Explore your options for taking off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. There are 49 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Air China at 9pm. Go for the first PEK to PVG departure with China Eastern Airlines at 7am if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Beijing to PVG won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can find a direct flight from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport out of PEK include:
The most frequently booked airline between PEK and PVG is China Eastern.
Hainan Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Beijing Capital International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from PEK reach their destination on time.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Consider beginning your travels from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). You can book a direct Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) plane ticket from this hub.
A wide selection of airlines offer direct flights from Beijing to PVG departing from PKX. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these carriers and you'll arrive before you know it:
China Eastern is the top choice for travellers flying from PKX to PVG.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Go with China Southern. 98.31% of its flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down as planned.
You can arrive at PKX from central Beijing in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Beijing to PVG flight, stay in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 87% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PVG and shut your eyes sooner:
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 58 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 125 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to PVG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). February is the busiest month to travel to Shanghai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Beijing to PVG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are attractions you won't want to skip in Shanghai.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel around 306 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its must-visit sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.