Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 12 hours 45 minutes.
Frankfurt is seven hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 35 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 23:50.
Your PVG to FRA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, so jetting to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Air China on this route.
With an impressive 82.2% of services arriving on schedule, Lufthansa has the best on-time performance for PVG to FRA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PVG and FRA:
Brussels Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, Rs78,643 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs171,104. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from PVG to FRA, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PVG to FRA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights that leave from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PVG? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near FRA:
Explore without limits with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Frankfurt. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
