How to get from London to Shanghai

Travel between London, United Kingdom and Shanghai, China is: Restricted.

Can travellers from United Kingdom enter China?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Shanghai from London?

Conditions of entry into China:

• 21-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Entry is allowed only for essential reasons

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Shanghai, China?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of China has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 29/06/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from London to Shanghai.

The restriction level for your return to London, United Kingdom from China is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to London from Shanghai restricted?

Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of China.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in London from Shanghai?

Conditions of reentry into United Kingdom:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in London, United Kingdom?

You should observe these safety measures in United Kingdom as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to United Kingdom was last checked on 01/07/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to London from Shanghai closer to your date of departure here.

There are 4 travel options from London to Shanghai: coach, flight, ferry or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from London to Shanghai. Tickets for a coach cost on average £1.

This is compared to other travel options to Shanghai:

A coach is £482 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Shanghai costing on average £482.

A coach is generally £1 less than a ferry for the same trip. A ferry costs on average £1 from London to Shanghai.

A coach is £5 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from London to Shanghai costing on average £5.

The quickest way to travel between London and Shanghai is by flight, which takes on average 13 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

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Shanghai is approximately 5702 miles (9196 km) away from London.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers 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 Air France for flights to Shanghai. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air France London to Shanghai tickets on Omio for £482.

Before travelling from London to Shanghai, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average £1 one way for this trip.
• The price of a plane ticket for this route is £482 one way on average.
• The price of a ferry ticket is on average £1 one way for this trip.
• The price of a train ticket is £5 one way on average for this journey.

But we recommend booking London to Shanghai tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.