How to get from London to Shanghai

International travel from London, United Kingdom to Shanghai, China is: Restricted.

Can I enter China if coming from United Kingdom?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Shanghai if travelling from London?

Conditions of entry:

• 14-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Entry is allowed only for essential reasons

What measures do I need to follow in Shanghai, China due to the pandemic?

All travellers in China must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 13/10/2021; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between London and Shanghai.

The current restriction level for returning to London, United Kingdom from China is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter London, United Kingdom from Shanghai, China?

Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of China

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to London from Shanghai?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 16/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to London from Shanghai here.

Travelling from London to Shanghai includes taking a flight.

Going by flight is the quickest way from London to Shanghai with an average travel time of 11 h 20 min.

You should expect to travel around 5702 miles (9196 km) from London to Shanghai.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Shanghai:

• Most travellers who buy a plane ticket from London to Shanghai depart from London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pudong.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from London to Shanghai:

• You can go to Shanghai from London by plane with Cathay Pacific. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £560 with Cathay Pacific from London to Shanghai on Omio.

When planning your trip between London and Shanghai, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing £560 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from London to Shanghai online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.