Travelling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai is 12 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Vienna, where Vienna International Airport is located.
Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. When searching for your flight, you can pick from 12 services every week between VIE and PVG.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from VIE to Shanghai. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can reserve a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai. Begin your trip at VIE and touch down at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Austrian Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai.
You'll need a visa for China if you hold a passport from Austria and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
Located around 23 kilometres from central Vienna, VIE can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 58 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near VIE? If you're boarding an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Shanghai
RM1,430 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,207. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from VIE to Shanghai by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is about 49 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Central Shanghai is about 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). As soon as your flight from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 21 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SHA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from VIE to Shanghai at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Shanghai, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from VIE to Shanghai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Vienna International Airport to Shanghai:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Shanghai must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Shanghai Tower.
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