How to get to Shanghai from London

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from London to Shanghai

How to get to Shanghai from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from London to Shanghai is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Qatar AirwaysQR16 · QR870
21:3017h25
London Heathrow Airport
22:55Shanghai Pudong
£8261One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Qatar AirwaysQR16 · QR870
21:3017h25
London Heathrow Airport
22:55Shanghai Pudong
£8261One-way
1 change

Fastest

China EasternMU552
21:0011h10
London Heathrow Airport
16:10Shanghai Pudong
£41211One-way
0 changes

Other options

Air IndiaAI112 · AI352
13:0023h20
London Heathrow Airport
20:20Shanghai Pudong
£11271One-way
1 change
Air IndiaAI2016 · AI352
22:0038h20
London Heathrow Airport
20:20Shanghai Pudong
£11211One-way
1 change
British AirwaysQR5921+Qatar AirwaysQR38 · QR870
17:1521h40
London Heathrow Airport
22:55Shanghai Pudong
£12191One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: London to Shanghai

Travel to Shanghai easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Shanghai.

FAQs
You can travel between London and Shanghai by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Shanghai is a flight with an average price of £274.
The fastest way to travel from London to Shanghai is by flight with an average journey time of 11h 20m.
The London to Shanghai distance is approximately 9197 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Shanghai is:
  • Around 94 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Shanghai as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Shanghai:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Shanghai Pudong.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Shanghai, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with China Eastern, China Southern, British Airways, Air China, Cathay Pacific , Qatar Airways, Asiana, KLM, Emirates, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Gulf Air to go to Shanghai by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Shanghai:
  • 2 direct flights per day with China Eastern, China Southern, British Airways, Air China.
Omio customers who travel from London to Shanghai often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Beijing, Madrid, Tokyo, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Shanghai and these popular destinations at a great price.

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