Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Shanghai is one hour ahead of Bangkok and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 277 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Thai AirAsia X is the earliest flight available. Juneyao Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
To ensure you get on your BKK to PVG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Fly nonstop to Shanghai with these carriers and discover this amazing part of China:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Spring Airlines.
With a reliable 95.54% of services landing on schedule, China Eastern Airlines has the best on-time record for BKK to PVG flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and PVG:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is R 1,421. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,565. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BKK to PVG.
The cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BKK to PVG.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights leaving Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% touch down on time at their destination.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BKK:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Drive into your next adventure with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another favourite destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without seeing Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.