Flying from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) out of here.
The average duration of a direct Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Hiroshima Airport is located in Hiroshima. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Shanghai.
The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). You can choose from 6 direct services every week. China Eastern Airlines operates a 9:20am departure between PVG and HIJ.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Shanghai to HIJ.
Flying during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
China Eastern Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport taking off from PVG.
Most travelers choose to fly with China Eastern between PVG and HIJ.
With 72.55% of services arriving as scheduled, China Eastern is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Traveling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PVG arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport with a stop at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). A major connection between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and HIJ, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Shanghai to HIJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85% of them arriving on schedule.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near HIJ if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
The street address for HIJ is 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
Getting from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
Central Hiroshima is around 48 kilometers from Hiroshima Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport is $216. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $332. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Shanghai to HIJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Hiroshima. February is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Hiroshima is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Shanghai to HIJ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hiroshima
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Hiroshima Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hiroshima:
Your Hiroshima visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and The Atomic Bomb Dome.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hiroshima. Around 241 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you want to check out another corner of Japan, head for Kumamoto, about 274 kilometers southwest of Hiroshima. Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen are the start of reasons to visit.
