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Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• China Eastern

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £391 return via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN), compared with £660 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £74–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £591 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £686 – a £95 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, People's Square, and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 and lands at 00:06
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 09:21.

The flight takes about 12h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of £621. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai takes 12h 01m, covering 5,724 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £301, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 24m, compared to 15h 45m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 12m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai range from £511 to £747, with an average of £621 over the past 12 months. Anything below £511 counts as a good deal.