Traveling from Shanghai to Bristol Airport (BRS): What you need to know
Bristol is eight hours behind Shanghai. Bristol Airport is located in Bristol, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Shanghai to BRS.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Shanghai to BRS with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PVG and BRS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
PVG is about 48 kilometers from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Bristol Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is around 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to BRS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 86% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Bristol Airport (BRS)
Consider staying in a hotel near BRS if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Bristol Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up a Bristol Airport rental car and explore Bristol and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Drivalia are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Shanghai to Bristol Airport flight.
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
Central Bristol is around 13 kilometers from Bristol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Bristol Airport (BRS)
$288 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Bristol Airport. A return flight starts at $725. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Shanghai to BRS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap Shanghai to Bristol Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Chase down a great fare on a flight from Shanghai to Bristol Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Bristol Airport (BRS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Bristol Airport (BRS). August is when most people visit Bristol. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in September.
Book a Shanghai to BRS plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bristol to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Bristol Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bristol
Start your Bristol trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Bristol Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Bristol should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bristol. Around 177 kilometers away to the east, its best attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 137 kilometers northeast of Bristol. No trip is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
