Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai eight hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your STN to PVG flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between STN and PVG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is Rs85,316. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs152,533. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from STN to PVG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from STN to PVG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that leave from Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central London to Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near STN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Reserve a hotel close to PVG if you're on a late Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go beyond Shanghai and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another favourite destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
