Travelling from Shanghai to Hamburg: what you need to know
Shanghai is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Hamburg departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Disembark at Hamburg Airport (HAM), the primary gateway of Hamburg.
Hamburg is seven hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Shanghai to Hamburg flight.
Flying over a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Hamburg
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Shanghai to Hamburg flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your plane ticket from Shanghai to Hamburg.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing Shanghai to Hamburg flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Central Shanghai to PVG is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 50 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Want a handy hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Hamburg, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
78.11% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is about 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 20 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to Hamburg, kick back in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Most flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport get to their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 85.58%.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to central Hamburg takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Hamburg. Book one of these accommodation options near HAM instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Hamburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Hamburg and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week before your travel date.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
After your flight from Shanghai to Hamburg has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour by car. Central Hamburg is approximately 56 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Grab a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car and experience more with your own set of wheels. Enterprise is just moments from arrivals, so you'll be on the road in a flash.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by booking your ride from LBC ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when the airport is busy.
Best time to go to Hamburg
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Hamburg. June is the busiest month for a trip to Hamburg. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Shanghai to Hamburg ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hamburg to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Hamburg in January when temperatures average between -5ºC and 6ºC.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hamburg right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Shanghai to Hamburg:
Miniatur Wunderland and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Hamburg must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Hamburg, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Essen is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. No trip is complete without dropping by Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.