Which airports can I use when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Which airports do connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport pass through?

Connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through: • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 80% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 20% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £595 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £714, a difference of £119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in London Gatwick Airport?

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

Do I need a passport to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

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.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 58m, compared to 18h 24m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

What is the time difference between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport?

London Gatwick Airport is 8 hours behind Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (British Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £29 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • DRIVALIA • U-Save • Europcar • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight?

Return flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from £677 to £696, with an average of £683 over the past 12 months. Anything below £677 counts as a good deal.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

China Southern (£522) offered the cheapest return ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Beijing Capital (PEK) is the most popular stopover for the Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport route. 80% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via PEK.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights via Beijing Capital (PEK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £731. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport stopovers at 8h 42m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

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Typical prices: £677-£696

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August

Cheapest • 12% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg £731 (return)

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)

Shortest trip • 18h 24m (one-way)

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Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan

18:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

19h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:50 - 13:15LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£522China Southern

Tue, 22 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan

18:50 - 06:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

19h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£535China Southern

Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan

19:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

18h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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£543China Southern

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18h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£543China Southern

Wed, 23 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan

20:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£549China Southern

Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

20:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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£551China Southern

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19:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

18h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:50 - 13:15LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£552China Southern

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

19:00 - 21:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

34h 40m2 stops Fuzhou Amsterdam Schiphol

14:55 - 08:50LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£553Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan

18:50 - 06:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

19h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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18h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£555China Southern

Wed, 23 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan

18:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

19h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:50 - 12:15LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£561China Southern

Recent last minute flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Gatwick

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

21:45 - 21:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

31h 55m2 stops Fuzhou Amsterdam Schiphol

14:55 - 18:35LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Beijing Daxing Intl

£611Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

20:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:50 - 10:10LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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£615China Southern

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

16:55 - 15:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

30h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

12:15 - 18:35LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Beijing Daxing Intl

£654Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

09:20 - 21:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

20h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

14:55 - 22:10LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Guangzhou Baiyun

£705Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

08:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

29h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

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16h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£844China Southern

Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

20:50 - 06:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:50 - 14:15LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£858China Southern

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

17:30 - 10:15SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

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£880Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

20:30 - 06:20SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

09:50 - 12:15LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£1,108Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

22:30 - 06:20SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

15h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:35 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

£1,373Air China

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

20:30 - 06:20SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LGW London Gatwick

17h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

09:50 - 12:15LGW London Gatwick-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£1,533Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport departing in December.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes 00m, covering 5,726 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight?
Return flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from £677 to £696, with an average of £683 over the past 12 months. Anything below £677 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £522 to £4,628. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £263, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).
Which airports do connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport pass through?
Connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 20% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £595 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £714, a difference of £119.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 58m, compared to 18h 24m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).
What is the time difference between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport is 8 hours behind Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (British Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in London Gatwick Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average £595, about £119 less than Wednesday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport trip for August. Fares historically average £605 return in that month – typically £157 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport.

• Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport

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