Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai and Guilin are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from PVG to KWL start at 06:45 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with Shanghai Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 69 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PVG to KWL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There's a good range of direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to choose from. When planning your Guilin journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of China:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Spring Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 97.14% of services arriving on schedule, Shanghai Airlines has the best on-time record for PVG to KWL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between PVG and KWL:
Tianfu International Airport
Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
Rs44,870 is the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs43,304. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from PVG to KWL by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PVG to KWL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights that take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KWL instead:
Getting from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to central Guilin
You'll find KWL at 306 Provincial Rd..
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to the centre of Guilin has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Guilin in February.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport for August if you want to explore Guilin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to KWL in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've done Guilin, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Guangzhou to tick off its must-visit sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of China, head for Shenzhen, about 483 kilometres south-east of Guilin. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are key reasons to visit.