Cheap flight deals from London to Shanghai Starting at AED 1,148

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 3,723.

  • How long does it take to fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 11 hours 42 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What time does the latest flight from London to Shanghai depart?

    The latest flight departs from London (LHR) at 21:00 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 16:20.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA): Air China, China Eastern Airlines, British Airways and China Southern Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    China Eastern Airlines operates 22 non-stop flights from London (LON) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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Flight Info | London to Shanghai

Cheapest direct flight price AED 1,147
Cheapest return ticket price AED 2,038
Off-season for travel January
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 9,206.08 km
Average flight time 11 hours 42 minutes
Popular airline Etihad Airways

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