Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Warsaw, where Frederic Chopin Airport is located. Shanghai observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your WAW to Shanghai flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Shanghai? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to WAW:
Of all flights departing from Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Shanghai
Rs92,801 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frederic Chopin Airport to Shanghai flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs177,729. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from WAW to Shanghai if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks in advance of your flight from WAW to Shanghai. If you're travelling during a busy period, book even earlier to secure the best deal.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Once your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Shanghai has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near SHA. Kick back and get cosy after your WAW to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and unlock a world of freedom with your own set of wheels. Hertz is just moments from arrivals, so you'll be on the road in a flash.
In general, the sooner you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from SHA as soon as you know your dates.
You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Visit Shanghai during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Shanghai in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Frederic Chopin Airport to Shanghai flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from WAW to Shanghai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Shanghai, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are top sights which should be on every Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its top sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Puyang is another favourite destination in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
