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

• China Eastern
• British Airways
• Air China

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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
• British Airways: 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:

• 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 £732 for direct.

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

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 6% 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 30% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £644 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £911, a difference of £267. 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 route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:30 and lands at 14:24
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 02:34.

The flight takes about 12h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £699. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London takes 12h 54m, covering 5,726 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £228, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

China Eastern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air China has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London flights are:

• China Eastern: 86% on time
• Air China: 83% on time
• British Airways: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

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 Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 18m, compared to 17h 36m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 18h 01m via Istanbul (IST).

London 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.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London range from £585 to £846, with an average of £699 over the past 12 months. Anything below £585 counts as a good deal.