Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 35 minutes.
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Amsterdam and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 17 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 15:15 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. China Eastern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
Your AMS to PVG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Shanghai (and then discovering more of China!) is a cinch with KLM. This popular airline offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is KLM.
With 70.1% of services landing as planned, China Eastern Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating AMS to PVG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between AMS and PVG:
Frankfurt Airport
Daxing International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Currently, Rs107,580 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs164,925. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to PVG.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AMS to PVG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol make it to their destination on time.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near AMS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're coming in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near PVG:
Venture beyond Shanghai and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your chances of scoring a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its top sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of China, head for Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among the biggest draws.