Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Hong Kong and Shanghai are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 58 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flights. The 05:20 departure with Hong Kong Airlines is the earliest flight available. Shanghai Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:50.
To ensure you catch your HKG to SHA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, so jetting to Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Cathay Pacific.
Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering HKG to SHA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between HKG and SHA:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Changle International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight is 86 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 146 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from HKG to SHA, book your journey eight months ahead of your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong International Airport, data shows 73.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
Hong Kong International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near HKG? If you've booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SHA instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and discover corners of Shanghai that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of snagging a great price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Shanghai in April.
When reserving your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKG to SHA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.