Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Harbin Airport (HRB): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport.
Harbin's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
Every week, there are 20 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SHA to HRB flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Harbin — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with China Eastern on this route.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SHA to HRB flights. A dependable 89.08% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SHA and HRB:
Beijing Capital Airport
Beijing Daxing Airport
Qingdao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to Harbin Airport (HRB)
116 € is currently the best price for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport flight. Return flights start at 225 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SHA to HRB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SHA land on schedule 85% of the time.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SHA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Harbin Airport (HRB)
If you're getting in on a late Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HRB:
Getting from Harbin Airport (HRB) to central Harbin
You'll find HRB at Yingbin 1st Rd.
Harbin Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Harbin. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Harbin Airport (HRB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Harbin in March.
The warmest month in Harbin is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Harbin Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -27ºC (-17ºF) and -9ºC (16ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SHA to HRB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've visited Harbin, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 241 kilometres south-west to Changchun to check off its must-visit sights. From Changchun Film Studio to Jingyuetan Ski Resort and Zoological and Botanical Garden of Changchun, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Jilin is another well-known destination in China and is around 209 kilometres south of Harbin. No journey is complete without a visit to Lotus Temple, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and Longtan Mountain.