Travelling from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI): What you need to know
Karachi is three hours behind Shanghai. Karachi Jinnah International Airport is located in Karachi, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to KHI, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like February or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to KHI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Travelling from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PVG arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Shanghai to KHI flight? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Most flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near KHI:
Getting from Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to central Karachi
Karachi Jinnah International Airport to central Karachi is around 24 kms (15 miles). If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
£245 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport. A return flight starts from £492. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to KHI, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
March is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI). Visit Karachi in December for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Shanghai to KHI plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Karachi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 36ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 27ºC.
More about Karachi
Start your Karachi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Karachi Jinnah International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Grand Jama Masjid & Bahria Quran Academy and Quaid E Azam Park are just two of the top attractions to add to your Karachi must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Chiko Water Park.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Karachi, now it's time to discover other corners of Pakistan. Travel around 129 kms (80 miles) northeast to Hyderabad to tick off its popular sights. From Jamia Masjid to Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai and Moti Jama Masjid, your itinerary will be busy.
Any trip through Pakistan wouldn't be complete without a stop in Larkana. Big Shivala Temple is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 306 kms (190 miles) north of Karachi.