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Air distance is about 8,858 km. 25 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 12h 0m · China Eastern |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:10 · Lufthansa |
| Last departure of the day | 23:35 · Qatar Airways |
| Flight options found | 146 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 4 |
| Airport codes | Shanghai–PVG, Frankfurt–FRA |
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The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 146 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:10 and the last around 23:35. The fastest flight takes about 12h 0m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ₹42,327, Night from ₹64,613, Evening from ₹81,152, Morning from ₹83,238. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Shanghai is organised around the Huangpu River. The Bund looks across to Pudong’s towers, while Yuyuan Garden and nearby streets offer a different scale of buildings and shops. Museums and former lane neighbourhoods fill out a longer stay. Pudong International Airport is well east of central districts, so arriving visitors should decide whether a hotel is near People’s Square, the Bund or a metro interchange before choosing a transfer. The airport metro is useful, but its travel time is longer than the map may suggest.
People’s Square is useful for central metro connections, while the Bund suits a stay focused on the historic riverfront. A Pudong hotel places the towers on the same side of the Huangpu as the airport, but the district is large and the final station still matters. The Maglev reaches Longyang Road rather than the Bund itself; onward metro or road transport is needed. Metro Line 2 offers another route from Pudong Airport into the city.
Air India checks in at Terminal 2, at island K. The airport’s other terminal is a separate check-in building, and a domestic connection may require collecting bags and completing new departure formalities. Hongqiao is a different Shanghai airport, not another Pudong terminal. In town, the Bund promenade and a Pudong observation visit face each other across the river but need a crossing between them. Yuyuan Garden belongs to a smaller-scale old-city route, while People’s Square museums form another cluster. Museum of Art Pudong is on the newer waterfront side and has its own exhibition tickets. For a short visit, select one river crossing and build the day around the sights on either bank rather than repeatedly returning to the same metro interchange. Pudong Airport’s distance makes the last transfer a meaningful part of the departure day.
March to May or September to November, about 12–25°C, for riverside walks.
By Air: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is about 30 km east of downtown; Metro Line 2 takes about one hour to People’s Square. Airport Link rail, buses and taxis are alternatives.
By Rail: Shanghai Railway Station and Hongqiao Railway Station have long-distance services; Metro Line 2 reaches Pudong Airport.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect Pudong with central districts and the wider region.
Walk the architectural frontage of the Bund.
Explore Yuyuan Garden.
Visit an exhibition at Shanghai Museum.
Follow a riverside path on the West Bund.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Air India operates from Pudong Terminal 2, with check-in at island K. Both main terminals handle domestic and international operations, so flight type alone does not identify the correct building.
Frankfurt can be seen in a compact central circuit despite its role as a major air hub. Römerberg anchors the old town, the Museum Embankment runs along the Main, and the Städel Museum merits time indoors. Palmengarten is a separate green stop. Frankfurt Airport has both local and long-distance rail stations, so travellers from India can reach the central station quickly or continue directly to another German city without entering the centre first.
A stay near Hauptbahnhof is useful for onward rail travel, while the old town suits a short visit centred on Römerberg and the river. The airport has separate regional and long-distance railway stations: local S-Bahn trains into Frankfurt and intercity trains do not necessarily use the same platforms. Read the service type before following a railway sign, particularly when connecting directly to another German city.
Terminal 3 is on the airport’s southern side. The new Sky Line takes about eight minutes between Terminals 1 and 3, so a rail arrival still needs a terminal transfer for a flight departing there. In town, link Römerberg with a crossing of the Main and the Museum Embankment. The Städel is a substantial collection visit, while Palmengarten is a separate botanical-garden outing away from that river circuit. A short connection is better spent in one central cluster than split between the river museums and Palmengarten. Use the actual flight terminal for the return, since older Terminal 2 directions may be obsolete.
May to September, roughly 12–25°C, for river walks and gardens.
By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is about 12 km from central Frankfurt; S8 and S9 reach the main station in roughly 15 minutes. Regional trains, ICE services, buses and taxis also serve the airport.
By Rail: Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is the main city hub; the airport has separate regional and long-distance stations.
By Road: Long-distance coaches and the German motorway network connect Frankfurt with other cities.
Walk the square and lanes around Römerberg.
See European art at the Städel Museum.
Follow the Main along the Museum Embankment.
Visit the plant houses at Palmengarten.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Terminal 3 received the 57 airlines relocated from Terminal 2 between April and June 2026, covering both Schengen and non-Schengen services. Its Sky Line connection links passengers with the northern terminals and railway stations.
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Shanghai to Frankfurt dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at ₹42,327. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Shanghai (PVG) and Frankfurt (FRA) is about 8,858 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 4 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Shanghai to Frankfurt. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Air China, Lufthansa, China Eastern, Chinasouthern and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
The quickest non-stop Shanghai to Frankfurt flight on this page takes about 12h. Non-stop flights here take between 12h and 13h 55m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces, 30 KG and 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs). Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Shanghai to Frankfurt fare on this page is ₹42,327. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹532,712, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:10 and the last around 23:35, local time at Shanghai. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 8,857.73 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ₹42,327 | 30/10/2026 | Vietnam Airlines | 15:25 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ₹41,480 | 07/11/2026 | Vietnam Airlines | 15:25 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ₹40,211 | 06/01/2027 | Vietnam Airlines | 15:25 |
FlyX lists each Shanghai to Frankfurt flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.
The aerial distance between Shanghai and Frankfurt is about 8,858 KM. In these results, journey times range from 12h to 64h 50m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 146 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first departure from Shanghai is at 00:10 and the last is at 23:35. Flights leave from Pu Dong and land at Rhein-Main International.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Shanghai to Frankfurt |
| Aerial Distance | 8,858 KM |
| Flight Duration | 12h - 64h 50m |
| Airport Codes | Shanghai - PVG, Frankfurt - FRA |
| Total Flights Available | 146 flights4 direct142 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:10 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:35 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 51 flights1 direct50 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 29 flights3 direct26 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 18 flights0 direct18 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 28 flights0 direct28 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 20 flights0 direct20 with layovers |
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