Flying from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Paris.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to SHA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Paris to SHA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CDG and SHA include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport arrive at their destination on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Paris to SHA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The trip to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Flights that leave from BVA make it to their destination on schedule 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Have a late flight from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near SHA and turn out the lights sooner:
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Right now, 287 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 505 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Paris to SHA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Paris to SHA.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). July is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
When booking your Paris to SHA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Shanghai right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Paris to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
外滩-观景平台 and 外滩建筑群 are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Shanghai travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Shanghai Museum.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.
