Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Shanghai Pudong typically takes around 10 hours 30 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 15 hours 25 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Shanghai Pudong, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 12 to 13 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Shanghai Pudong are operated by, among others, Air China, China Eastern and British Airways. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Shanghai Pudong operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Shanghai Pudong there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Shanghai Pudong there are around 12 to 13 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Shanghai Pudong depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Shanghai Pudong usually departs at 07:20. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Shanghai Pudong.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Shanghai Pudong depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Shanghai Pudong usually departs at 21:00. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 17/08/26 2 Stopovers (MCT, KUL) WY0104, WY0821, MH0386 33h 45min	Return 15/09/26 2 Stopovers (KUL, MCT) MH0387, WY0824, WY0101 48h 00min	Oman Air, Malaysia Airlines		£483
Best option London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY1338, AY0087 17h 15min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY0088, AY1337 27h 15min	Finnair		£521
London Shanghai Pudong Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (BCN) W95361, CA0840 18h 00min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (BCN) MU0249, FR7808 21h 10min	Wizz Air UK, Air China		£898
London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 17/08/26 2 Stopovers (MCT, KUL) WY0104, WY0821, MH0386 33h 45min	Return 15/09/26 2 Stopovers (KUL, MCT) MH0387, WY0824, WY0101 48h 00min	Oman Air, Malaysia Airlines		£491
London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 17/08/26 2 Stopovers (MCT, KUL) WY0104, WY0821, MH0386 33h 45min	Return 15/09/26 2 Stopovers (KUL, MCT) MH0387, WY0824, WY0101 48h 00min	Oman Air, Malaysia Airlines		£492
London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY1340, AY0087 27h 55min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY0088, AY1337 27h 15min	Finnair		£514
London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0112, AI0352 24h 05min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0351, AI0111 20h 30min	Air India	?	£523
London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0112, AI0352 24h 05min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0351, AI2017 28h 00min	Air India		£565
London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0124 29h 45min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0125, GF0007 22h 00min	Gulf Air		£583
London Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY1338, AY0087 17h 15min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY0088, AY1335 25h 20min	Finnair		£597

Outbound and return from	482,99 £
Flight duration	min. 11:05 / max. 11:40
Return flight duration	min. 12:30/ max. 13:00
Distance	9235 km
Flights per week	31
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Destination country	Flights to China
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - China

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