Flying from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei.
Each week, there are 40 Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, select the 11:30 Shanghai Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:15 with China Eastern Airlines.
Your TSA to SHA 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 flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
There are direct flights from Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, so getting to Shanghai (and then exploring more of China!) is simple. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is EVA Air.
China Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for TSA to SHA flights, with 96.21% of services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Right now, Rs26,943 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs60,241. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from TSA to SHA by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from TSA to SHA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Handy information about Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from TSA make it to their destination as scheduled 91.15% of the time.
Taipei Songshan Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to TSA? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SHA instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and discover corners of Shanghai that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Book your ride from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price possible. If you're going away during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Shanghai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from TSA to SHA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
