Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai and Hong Kong follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 58 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, go for the 08:10 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:15 with Hong Kong Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SHA to HKG flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, so jetting to Hong Kong (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Cathay Pacific.
With an impressive 91.26% of services landing on schedule, Shanghai Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SHA to HKG flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SHA and HKG include:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Changle International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
66 € is the best price for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Return flights start from 141 €. These prices can change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from SHA to HKG, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85.58% of flights that take off from SHA arrive at their destination without delay.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SHA:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport to the centre of Hong Kong has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Hong Kong based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHA to HKG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Shenzhen is another sought-after destination in China and is around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. No trip is complete without seeing Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.