Flying from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is eight hours behind Shanghai. Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Shanghai to BHX.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Shanghai to BHX with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PVG and BHX include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to BHX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 86% of them landing within the expected time frame.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BHX:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Birmingham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Birmingham and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Shanghai to Birmingham Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Central Birmingham is around 14 kilometres from Birmingham Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport is R 4,790. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,879. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to BHX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Shanghai to Birmingham Airport ticket.
Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Shanghai to BHX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Save money on your flight from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport (BHX). August is the busiest month to travel to Birmingham. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
Lock in a Shanghai to BHX plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Birmingham Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Birmingham must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Bournville Experience.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Birmingham. Around 153 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Bristol is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 129 kilometres southwest of Birmingham. No journey is complete without experiencing Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
