Flying from Shanghai to Reykjavik: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) when booking your flight from Shanghai to Reykjavik.
Come in for landing at Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF), the major arrival point in Reykjavik.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, making Reykjavik eight hours behind Shanghai.
To ensure you board your Shanghai to Reykjavik flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Reykjavik
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Shanghai to Reykjavik flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Shanghai to Reykjavik throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
We make it a breeze to find a Shanghai to Reykjavik flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Shanghai Pudong Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Reykjavik or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Shanghai Pudong Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
You can get to SHA from the center of Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 13 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Shanghai to Reykjavik? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport before your vacation officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes around 45 minutes by car. The center is roughly 40 kilometers away.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Reykjavik, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Pick up a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
Once your flight from Shanghai to Reykjavik has touched down, you can make your way to the city center in about 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is approximately 2 kilometers from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the center will take you 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near RKV. Kick back after your Shanghai to Reykjavik flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up a Reykjavik Domestic Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Europcar, RAS Car Rental and Hertz.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Reykjavik. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Reykjavik in March.
Book a Shanghai to Reykjavik ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Reykjavik to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Reykjavik in December if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Reykjavik, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center and Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Reykjavik travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
You've seen Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other parts of Iceland. Journey about 5 kilometers south to Kópavogur to tick off its leading attractions. From Heidmork Nature Reserve to Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge and Digraneskirkja, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Hafnarfjörður is another must-experience destination in Iceland and is around 10 kilometers south of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without seeing Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, Ytri Tunga Beach and Helgafell.