Flying from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Shanghai is one hour ahead of Hanoi and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your HAN to SHA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hanoi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between HAN and SHA include:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Xiamen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Currently, Rs32,143 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hanoi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs58,151. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HAN to SHA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Hanoi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Hanoi Airport (HAN)
Of all flights leaving Hanoi Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Hanoi Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Hanoi. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Hanoi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
If you're landing on a late Hanoi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near SHA:
Set your own pace with a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Shanghai and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
From Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Hanoi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Hanoi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from HAN to SHA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of China
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