Travelling from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BOM to PVG flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOM and PVG:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
At the moment, R 3,081 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,900. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BOM to PVG, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BOM to PVG.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Of all flights departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, 61.63% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from central Mumbai, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BOM:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're arriving on a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Improve your chances of getting a great price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOM to PVG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered 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.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among the biggest draws.
