Flying from Oslo to Shanghai: what you need to know
Oslo is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Oslo to Shanghai departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's chief entry points.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Oslo.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Oslo to Shanghai flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Shanghai
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Oslo to Shanghai flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Oslo to Shanghai flights leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
OSL is around 40 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Whether you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Shanghai or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
71.98% of flights that take off from Oslo Airport Gardermoen arrive at their destination on schedule.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
TRF is about 88 kilometres from central Oslo. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Oslo to Shanghai, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Torp Sandefjord Airport:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is approximately 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Oslo to Shanghai. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Improve your chances of scoring the best rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Following your flight from Oslo to Shanghai, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
There are some great places to call home for the night near SHA. Unwind after your Oslo to Shanghai flight at one of these well-located options:
Why run on someone else's schedule? Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Book your wheels here with Hertz.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from SHA a few weeks in advance so you can just get the keys and go.
You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Oslo to Shanghai. April is the busiest month for a trip to Shanghai. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in an Oslo to Shanghai ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Oslo to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Oslo to Shanghai, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.