- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Cheapest price on 09 Oct
£302
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£625
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
13 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
18 h 26 m
Flights on 09 Oct
7
Distance
8874 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Shanghai to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shanghai to Amsterdam will cost around £625 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £302.
On Fri 09 Oct, we found 7 flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam, including 7 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 8874 km distance in an average of 18 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 13 h 55 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 d 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam depart on average 65 times per day, taking around 15h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £184 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 8874 km distance in 12h 0m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 8874 km |
Average flight duration 15h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £184 |
Flights per day 65 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 12h 0m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
The table below shows live departures for Shanghai to Amsterdam flights for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CZ3538 · CZ307 | 14:50 Shanghai Hongqiao | 21h45 | 6:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CZ8880 · CZ345 | 15:30 Shanghai Hongqiao | 33h10 | 18:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CZ3540 · CZ307 | 15:50 Shanghai Hongqiao | 20h45 | 6:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
MU3951+ CX271 | 16:45 Shanghai Pudong | 20h10 | 6:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CX369 · CX271 | 17:40 Shanghai Pudong | 19h15 | 6:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CZ3585 · CZ307 | 18:20 Shanghai Pudong | 18h15 | 6:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CX381 · CX271 | 19:05 Shanghai Pudong | 17h50 | 6:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CZ8886 · CZ345 | 19:45 Shanghai Hongqiao | 28h55 | 18:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CI504 · CI9387 | 19:50 Shanghai Pudong | 18h25 | 8:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111+ AF8374 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 18h45 | 10:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123 · KL2022 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 27h45 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111 · AF1740 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 22h10 | 13:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111+ AF8346 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 29h55 | 21:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123+ KL1404 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 19h25 | 10:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123+ KL1408 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 24h15 | 15:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111+ AF8382 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 20h00 | 11:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123 · KL2006 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 18h10 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111 · AF1240 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 17h05 | 8:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111 · AF1140 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 26h10 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123 · KL2008 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 21h40 | 13:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111+ AF5476 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 24h15 | 15:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123+ KL1402 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 18h45 | 10:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111 · AF1640 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 21h40 | 13:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111 · AF1340 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 18h10 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123 · KL2012 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 22h10 | 13:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111+ AF8318 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 28h30 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF111 · AF1440 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 27h45 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123+ KL1412 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 29h55 | 21:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123+ KL1406 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 20h00 | 11:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123 · KL2016 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 26h10 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123 · KL2002 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 17h05 | 8:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL2123+ KL1410 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 28h30 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
MU1501 · MU1771 | 21:30 Shanghai Pudong | 26h10 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CZ3582 · CZ307 | 21:45 Shanghai Hongqiao | 38h50 | 6:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AI351 · AI155 | 22:00 Shanghai Pudong | 26h55 | 18:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CZ8212 · CZ307 | 22:05 Shanghai Pudong | 38h30 | 6:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK27 · TK1951 | 22:25 Shanghai Pudong | 17h25 | 9:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK27 · TK1957 | 22:25 Shanghai Pudong | 20h45 | 13:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK27 · TK1961 | 22:25 Shanghai Pudong | 24h00 | 16:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK27 · TK1955 | 22:25 Shanghai Pudong | 29h30 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK27 · TK1949 | 22:25 Shanghai Pudong | 29h55 | 22:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
TK27 · TK1953 | 22:25 Shanghai Pudong | 25h00 | 17:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
CX327 · CX271 | 22:30 Shanghai Hongqiao | 38h25 | 6:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH727 · LH2304 | 23:10 Shanghai Pudong | 21h50 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH727 · LH2302 | 23:10 Shanghai Pudong | 17h20 | 10:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH727 · LH2306 | 23:10 Shanghai Pudong | 23h10 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH733 · LH988 | 23:50 Shanghai Pudong | 16h45 | 10:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH733 · LH992 | 23:50 Shanghai Pudong | 20h00 | 13:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH733 · LH996 | 23:50 Shanghai Pudong | 23h55 | 17:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
| Friday 9 October | |||||
![]() | 0:35 Shanghai | 16h05 | 16:40 Amsterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:20 Shanghai | 16h15 | 17:35 Amsterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:05 Shanghai | 18h10 | 20:15 Amsterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:15 Shanghai | 13h55 | 17:10 Amsterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, showing major paintings, drawings and letters that trace his life and artistic development.
Canal house museum where Anne Frank hid during the war, offering a powerful, carefully presented insight into her story.
Historic canal district ideal for walking, lined with gabled houses, bridges, houseboats and classic waterside city views.
Lively former working-class neighbourhood with independent shops, markets, brown cafés and scenic canals popular with locals.
Large city park with broad lawns, ponds, open-air performances and relaxed paths for walking, cycling and people-watching.
Deep-fried cod or white fish in a light batter, a Dutch seaside classic popular in Amsterdam markets and fish shops.
Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in traditional pancake houses.
Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
Long-running canal-side restaurant serving refined Dutch and French-influenced cooking in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
Popular fish specialist for Dutch seafood classics including herring and kibbeling, with a smart but casual feel.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European city breaks, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though public transport and casual food remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Schiphol Airport Station -> Amsterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shanghai to Amsterdam by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Shanghai to Amsterdam flights use the Shanghai Pudong to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport pair. Use this guide to compare Shanghai and Amsterdam airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Shanghai Pudong is 34 km from Shanghai city centre. Public transport options include:
Shanghai Pudong has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminals, including Chinese and Western cuisine
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shanghai Pudong: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Shanghai Pudong: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shanghai Pudong.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Ramada Pudong Airport Hotel..
Shanghai Hongqiao is 11 km from Shanghai city centre. Public transport options include:
Shanghai Hongqiao has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants are available, including Chinese and Western options, located in both terminals. Popular choices include Starbucks and KFC.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from major banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shanghai Hongqiao: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel..
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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