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Busiest periods: Summer holidays (01 Jul – 31 Aug), Christmas and New Year (20 Dec – 02 Jan).
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Air distance is about 9,241 km. 27 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 12h 40m · China Eastern |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:10 · Lufthansa |
| Last departure of the day | 23:35 · Qatar Airways |
| Flight options found | 176 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 2 |
| Airport codes | Shanghai–PVG, London–LHR |
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The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 176 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:10 and the last around 23:35. The fastest flight takes about 12h 40m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from ₹42,403, Morning from ₹56,950, Afternoon from ₹70,356, Night from ₹78,357. 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.
London works best when visits are grouped by area. The British Museum and Bloomsbury can fill one half day, while Westminster and the South Bank offer a different walk along the Thames. Borough Market is close to several river sights, and Greenwich deserves its own trip. From Heathrow, the Elizabeth line, Underground and express rail service reach different parts of the city, so the useful transfer depends on the hotel rather than simply on speed to Paddington.
Paddington is convenient for Heathrow Express arrivals, but the Elizabeth line can be more useful for a hotel near Tottenham Court Road or farther east. Bloomsbury suits the British Museum and central walks; South Kensington suits the museum quarter. Compare the final station rather than only the advertised airport-train duration. Heathrow’s Piccadilly line takes another route through west London and can avoid a change for some addresses.
Air India uses Terminal 2, while British Airways operates from Terminals 3 and 5. An airline name alone therefore does not always identify the correct building. Within London, use the same contactless card or Oyster card when entering and leaving a rail service. Greenwich is a separate outing along the Thames, not a quick extension of a Westminster museum day. The V&A East sites are in the Olympic Park and should not be confused with the original V&A in South Kensington. Pair the east London museums with one another instead of crossing the city between their entrances.
May to September, commonly about 11–24°C, for longer daylight and outdoor walks.
By Air: Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 25 km west of central London. Heathrow Express reaches Paddington in 15 minutes from Terminals 2 and 3; Elizabeth line, Underground, coaches and taxis are alternatives.
By Rail: Paddington, King’s Cross St Pancras and Waterloo are major rail hubs; the Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line connect Heathrow with the city.
By Road: National Express coaches and local buses serve Heathrow; London buses and taxis cover the city.
Study the collections at the British Museum.
Walk the Thames path along the South Bank.
Browse food stalls at Borough Market.
Visit the historic maritime sites in Greenwich.
Heathrow Airport (LHR). Air India operates from Heathrow Terminal 2. British Airways uses Terminals 3 and 5, so passengers should follow the terminal specified for their particular flight.
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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 London dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at ₹42,403. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Shanghai (PVG) and London (LHR) is about 9,241 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Shanghai to London. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Chinasouthern, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Qatar Airways 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 London flight on this page takes about 12h 40m. Non-stop flights here take between 12h 40m and 14h 50m. 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 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs), 1 Pieces and 30 KG. 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 London fare on this page is ₹42,403. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹758,515, 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: 9,241.42 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ₹42,403 | 30/10/2026 | Chinasouthern | 18:35 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ₹41,555 | 07/11/2026 | Chinasouthern | 18:35 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ₹40,283 | 06/01/2027 | Chinasouthern | 18:35 |
FlyX lists each Shanghai to London 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 London is about 9,241 KM. In these results, journey times range from 12h 40m to 40h 35m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 176 flight options, 2 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 Heathrow.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Shanghai to London |
| Aerial Distance | 9,241 KM |
| Flight Duration | 12h 40m - 40h 35m |
| Airport Codes | Shanghai - PVG, London - LHR |
| Total Flights Available | 176 flights2 direct174 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:10 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:35 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 37 flights0 direct37 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 36 flights1 direct35 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 31 flights1 direct30 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 35 flights0 direct35 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 37 flights0 direct37 with layovers |
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