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

• British Airways
• China Eastern

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

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 Business Class

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £461 return via Wuhan (WUH), compared with £723 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £68–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £588 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £705, a difference of £117. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:55 and lands at 00:25
• Latest: departs at 13:30 and lands at 03:00.

The flight takes about 13h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of £657. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport takes 13h 30m, 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 Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £236, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 16h 11m, compared to 16h 18m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 16h 24m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Return flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport range from £551 to £776, with an average of £657 over the past 12 months. Anything below £551 counts as a good deal.