Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Every week, there are 35 Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, jump on the 13:35 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:55 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you catch your FRA to PVG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Shanghai, China. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air China.
With a dependable 96.08% of services arriving as planned, China Eastern Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to PVG flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FRA and PVG include:
Brussels Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
$369 is currently the best price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start at $441. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FRA to PVG.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FRA to PVG.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Reserve a hotel close to PVG if you're taking a late Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Shanghai and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Improve your chances of securing the lowest price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is roughly 56 kilometers from the center of Shanghai. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Shanghai. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FRA to PVG sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey about 274 kilometers west to Nanjing to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Suzhou is another well-known destination in China and is around 80 kilometers west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
