Travelling from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shenzhen.
Flights from SZX to PVG start at 06:20 — the earliest with Suparna Airlines. The last departure is at 22:10 with Suparna Airlines. In total, you can choose from 171 weekly Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your SZX to PVG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport to pick from. When organising your Shanghai journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of China:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air China.
China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SZX to PVG flights. An impressive 96.43% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Currently, £55 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £111. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SZX to PVG, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
SZX's address is Airport 9th Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, 79.49% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from central Shenzhen, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SZX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. Book your wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 35 miles from central Shanghai. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you want to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SZX to PVG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've done Shanghai, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey around 170 miles west to Nanjing to tick off its leading sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of China, head for Suzhou, roughly 50 miles west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are highlights.