Travelling from Beihai Airport (BHY) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Beihai and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHY to SHA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beihai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHY and SHA:
Guangzhou Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beihai Airport (BHY) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Rs47,627 is the best price for a one-way Beihai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs111,452. These prices can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BHY to SHA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Beihai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from BHY to SHA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Beihai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Handy information about Beihai Airport (BHY)
You'll find BHY at G209, Hepu.
Beihai Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BHY land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central Beihai to Beihai Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your flight from Beihai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a quick ride from BHY, stay at Joyful Encounter Courtyard Homestay and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beihai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SHA instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Beihai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Beihai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BHY to SHA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading 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. Start your sightseeing at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
