Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 35 minutes.
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Amsterdam and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 13 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 14:15 departure with KLM is the earliest available. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your AMS to PVG flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
China Eastern offers direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
China Eastern has the highest passenger demand on this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that offers AMS to PVG flights. A reliable 83.64% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and PVG:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Beijing Daxing Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Rs109,618 is the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs171,361. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from AMS to PVG, book your journey four months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AMS to PVG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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Give yourself a better shot at scoring a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AMS to PVG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.






