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Flight deals from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 608 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Amsterdam.508 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 508 €, select.
Amsterdam.528 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 528 €, select.
Amsterdam.581 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 581 €, select.
Amsterdam.608 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 608 €, select.
Amsterdam.609 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 609 €, select.
Amsterdam.612 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 612 €, select.
Amsterdam.636 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 636 €, select.
Amsterdam.636 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 636 €, select.
Amsterdam.636 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 636 €, select.
Amsterdam.636 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 636 €, select.
Amsterdam.637 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 637 €, select.
Amsterdam.642 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 642 €, select.
Amsterdam.650 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 650 €, select.
Amsterdam.651 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 651 €, select.
Amsterdam.651 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 651 €, select.
Amsterdam.651 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 651 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol flights are currently cheapest in December.
Apr
from 651 €
May
from 608 €
Jun
from 636 €
Jul
from 650 €
Aug
from 802 €
Sep
from 581 €
Oct
from 684 €
Nov
from 636 €
Dec
from 508 €
Jan
from 677 €
Feb
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Mar
from 743 €

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Amsterdam Schiphol

11km from central Amsterdam
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Shanghai to Amsterdam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found287 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time12 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week52

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol is 508 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol.
China Eastern, China Cargo and China Southern fly direct from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol.
As of April 2026, there are 52 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Amsterdam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know

  • Shanghai's main base, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).

  • The average duration of a direct Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is 13 hours.

  • The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Shanghai. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with KLM at 12:40pm. Go for the first PVG to AMS departure operated by KLM at 11:15am if you want to get going earlier.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Shanghai to AMS. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Direct flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) are available from here.

  • China Eastern Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport jetting out of PVG.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between PVG and AMS is China Eastern.

  • KLM is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 76.92% of its services landing on schedule.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to AMS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • PVG is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • 82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport land at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from PVG.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Check out these connections between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and AMS:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to AMS flight:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 85% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.

  • You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • 287 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Return flights start from 508 €. These prices may change based on availability.

  • Score cheap flights from Shanghai to AMS by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.

  • June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Shanghai to AMS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). September is the peak month for travel to Amsterdam. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.

  • Book a Shanghai to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • February sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Amsterdam

  • After booking your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amsterdam:

  • Your visit to Amsterdam should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.

Explore more of the Netherlands

  • Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands you should also see. About 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the Netherlands, consider Groningen, about 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark are highlights.

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