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

• China Eastern
• Air China

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

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

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air China: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £406 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with £749 for direct.

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

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 15% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Gatwick Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £654 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £951, a difference of £297. 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 Pu Dong Airport to London Gatwick Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 31 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:30 and lands at 14:00
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 02:10.

The flight takes about 12h 30m.

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes 12h 30m, covering 5,744 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 Pu Dong Airport to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £248, 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 Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 50m, compared to 18h 32m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 19h 20m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from £661 to £873, with an average of £743 over the past 12 months. Anything below £661 counts as a good deal.