£274 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport – Compare and Save

The Maglev Train from Shanghai PuDong Airport takes less than 15min to Longyang Road Metro Station, and from there, Metro Lines 2 or 7 can transport you to People’s Square. Airport Bus 1 connects with Shanghai Hongqiao Railways Station, Bus 5 connects with Shanghai Railway Station and Airport Bus 7 connects to Shanghai South Railway Station.

Yes. Da Zhong Pudong Airport Hotel Shanghai is an accommodation located between Terminals 1 and 2 at Shanghai PuDong Airport. Ramada Plaza Shanghai Pudong Airport and Jinyue Boutique Hotel (Pudong Airport) are two hotels less than 2.5 miles away offering free airport shuttle transfers.

SPD Bank operates from two locations at International Arrivals Terminal 1: between Gates 9 and 11 of the Reception Hall, and Baggage Claim Area between carousels 8-9. Zhangjiang has a forex counter between Baggage Carousels 22-23, International Arrivals Terminal 2, and Hang Seng United has one between Baggage Carousels 29-30.

Pudong district is located on the eastern coast of the city with access to interior districts such as Hongpu (21 miles away), Yangpu (4 miles away) and the coastal district of Nanhui (45 miles away).

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• China Eastern

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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 Pu Dong Airport:

• 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 £381 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), 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.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cathay Pacific and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 7% 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 Pu Dong Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £591 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £689 – a £98 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport are The Bund, People's Square, and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

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

• 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 2% above the route average of £631. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 12h 01m, covering 5,738 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 Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £320, which is 22% 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 45m, compared to 16h 12m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 16h 42m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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 Pu Dong Airport range from £525 to £749, with an average of £631 over the past 12 months. Anything below £525 counts as a good deal.