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

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 21:05
• Latest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 21:05.

The flight takes about 11h.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 11h, covering 5,704 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.

Return flights from Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from £574 to £791, with an average of £662 over the past 12 months. Anything below £574 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the £662 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £537 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with £667 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £340, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £613 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £708, a difference of £96.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Juneyao Airlines operates flights between Manchester and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 07m, compared to 16h 36m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 17h 32m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 8 hours ahead of Manchester (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Yu Yuan Garden. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Juneyao Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

If you or any of your family need special assistance, it’s best to tell your airline directly at least 48h before flying out. You can then head to the Assistance Reception Desk in your terminal. Other facilities include eagle hoists (these should also be pre-booked 48h before travel), and a Sunflower Room for those with cognitive impairments who need a quiet and safe space. Lanyards are also available for pick-up from the Assistance Reception areas in each terminal, for travellers with less visible disabilities who may need help.

If you’d like to stay at the airport or close by, there are hotels for all budgets. The closest, at around a 5–10min walk away, is the Radisson Blu. The Clayton Hotel is a 15min walk away. There are also other options such as the Hilton or Marriott a 5min drive away.

Yes, you can buy duty-free goods at the airport. These can be pre-ordered with the click-and-collect service via the website. You pay in person at the airport once you pick up your purchases.

You can get to Shanghai city centre via public transport (metro or buses) or by taxi. Metro line 2 goes to the city, and prices start from around CNY 7 (less than GBP 0.70). Multiple buses also go to different locations across the city; prices start from CNY 2 (GBP 0.30). Taxis run at fixed prices per kilometre, with a trip to Jing’an Temple costing around CNY 185 (approximately GBP 20).