Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Changchun Airport (CGQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Changchun Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Shanghai and Changchun are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Every week, there are 117 Shanghai Pudong Airport to Changchun Airport flights.
Your PVG to CGQ flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Changchun Airport. Fly nonstop to Changchun with these popular carriers and discover this amazing part of China:
China Southern tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 96.92% of services arriving on schedule, China Southern is the most punctual carrier for PVG to CGQ flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Changchun Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PVG and CGQ:
Incheon International Airport
Qingdao Airport
Yantai Airport
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PVG make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PVG? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Changchun Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Changchun Airport (CGQ)
After your Shanghai Pudong Airport to Changchun Airport flight has landed, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Qingguo Guesthouse (Changchun Longjia Airport Branch) is a comfy option that's not too far from CGQ.
Getting from Changchun Airport (CGQ) to central Changchun
The address for CGQ is 105 Provincial Rd.
Changchun Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Changchun. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Changchun Airport (CGQ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Changchun Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Changchun in March.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Changchun Airport for July if you want to explore Changchun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -24ºC and -5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to CGQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've done Changchun, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 274 kilometres south-west to Shenyang to check off its top sights. From Shenyang Imperial Palace to Guanju Palace and Underground Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 97 kilometres east of Changchun, Jilin is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Lotus Temple, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and Longtan Mountain.