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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 587 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.442 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 442 €, select.

Shanghai.482 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 482 €, select.

Shanghai.483 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 483 €, select.

Shanghai.483 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 483 €, select.

Shanghai.483 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 483 €, select.

Shanghai.507 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.

Shanghai.521 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 521 €, select.

Shanghai.528 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 528 €, select.

Shanghai.528 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 528 €, select.

Shanghai.563 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 563 €, select.

Shanghai.566 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 566 €, select.

Shanghai.571 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 571 €, select.

Shanghai.572 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 572 €, select.

Shanghai.572 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 572 €, select.

Shanghai.573 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air China departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 573 €, select.

Shanghai.584 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.

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Alternative Milan Malpensa to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from 548 €

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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Milan to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	442 €
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	11 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Air China
Average flights per week	28

Finding cheap flights from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are return flights from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai is 442 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai?

11 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai?

Air China, TAP Air Portugal and China Eastern fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai.

How many flights are there a week from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai?

As of June 2026, there are 28 flights per week flying from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Shanghai is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Milan Malpensa Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from 442 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 30 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai?

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 Shanghai 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In June, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai with?

Currently, Gulf Air and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Around 12 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is seven hours ahead of Milan, where Milan Malpensa Airport is located.
The busiest flight route is from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are 13 services between these airports every week.
To avoid rushing for your MXP to Shanghai flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai ticket. Start your trip at MXP and land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Get on board with Air China. This popular airline offers direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from MXP to Shanghai. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
MXP is around 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Shanghai

300 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai flight. Return plane tickets start at 442 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from MXP to Shanghai, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai ticket.
There's no need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from MXP to Shanghai.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance of your flight from MXP to Shanghai. If you're travelling during a busy period, book even earlier to get the best possible rate.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Travelling by public transport will take around 40 minutes.
After stepping off your MXP to Shanghai flight, settle in at a hotel close to SHA. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Generally, the earlier you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Secure your ride from SHA as soon as you know your dates.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai. February is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MXP to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Shanghai

Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Shanghai, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.

Explore more of China

You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its leading attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.