Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Shanghai is one hour ahead of Bangkok and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BKK to SHA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BKK and SHA:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight is R 1,589. A return ticket is currently R 2,898. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BKK to SHA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights leaving Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BKK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SHA instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BKK to SHA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.