Flying from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
Jump on a direct Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 11 hours 55 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Paris.
The busiest route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), with 19 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from CDG to PVG is the 12:25pm China Eastern Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 11:30pm with Air France.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Paris to PVG.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) take off from this terminal.
When leaving from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with China Eastern Airlines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between CDG and PVG is China Eastern Airlines.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Air France. Its services land as planned 79.63% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to PVG. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
CDG is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on schedule at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Split up your flight from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and PVG include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Paris to PVG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Searching for a flight ticket from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to PVG:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Currently, Rs77,567 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs169,455. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to PVG.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
July is when most people book flights from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Plan your visit to Shanghai in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Paris to PVG flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Your Shanghai trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Puyang is another essential stop in China and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without dropping by Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.
