Flying from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai one hour ahead of Bangkok.
Flights from DMK to PVG start from 00:05 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia X. The last departure is at 20:25 with Thai Lion Air. In total, you can choose from eight weekly Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DMK to PVG flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Thai LionAir offers direct flights from Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Thai LionAir.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DMK and PVG:
Guangzhou Airport
Chongqing Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight is Rs30,255. A round-trip fare right now is Rs56,244. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from DMK to PVG by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
60% of flights leaving from Don Mueang Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near DMK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're taking a late Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Venture beyond Shanghai and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price. If you're going away during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Shanghai in March.
Before locking in your flight from Don Mueang Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DMK to PVG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.