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Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai?

How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Tan Son Nhat International
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
391
Flight distance
2749 km
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
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Weekly flights: 44 totalDaily flights: 6.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 4 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
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Weekly flights: 52 totalDaily flights: 7.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
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Weekly flights: 39 totalDaily flights: 5.57 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
279
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
31 Oct
24°C14°C
7 Nov
73%
16°C14°C
Sunday
1 Nov
59%
27°C16°C
8 Nov
65%
17°C13°C
Monday
2 Nov
57%
21°C14°C
9 Nov
40%
18°C14°C
Tuesday
3 Nov
16%
19°C14°C
10 Nov
12%
18°C13°C
Wednesday
4 Nov
89%
19°C16°C
11 Nov
73%
18°C13°C
Thursday
5 Nov
27%
20°C16°C
12 Nov
13%
20°C13°C
Friday
6 Nov
36%
19°C15°C
13 Nov
59%
19°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai is 2749 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, VietJet Air, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and Air China. Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai have 391 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

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