Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Prague.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PRG to PVG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between PRG and PVG:
Frankfurt Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
At the moment, 292 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 475 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PRG to PVG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PRG to PVG.
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Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
69.89% of flights that take off from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague land at their destination on time.
To get to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague from central Prague, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PRG? If you're boarding an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're coming in on a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near PVG:
Go beyond Shanghai and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Boost your chances of securing the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. 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). Look for cheap tickets from PRG to PVG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.