Flying from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) taking off from either of these bases.
3 hours is the average duration of a direct Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport flight.
Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
With 146 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the busiest route. Cathay Pacific operates the earliest flight at 7:10am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from PVG to HKG is with China Eastern Airlines at 9:20pm.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Shanghai to HKG.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Direct flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport are offered by a good range of airlines at PVG. Take off with any of these trusted names:
Cathay Pacific is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from PVG to HKG.
With a dependable 85.12% of services arriving as scheduled, Shanghai Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from PVG land on time.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Thinking of flying out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)? Direct Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) plane tickets are available from here.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Shanghai to HKG departing from SHA include:
On the SHA to HKG route, China Eastern is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Shanghai Airlines has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport.
You can reach SHA from central Shanghai in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to HKG flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Most flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 85%.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HKG if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
The street address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
From Hong Kong International Airport, central Hong Kong is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
At the moment, R 1,110 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,381. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to HKG.
The best month for landing cheap Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
December is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Hong Kong based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Shanghai to HKG plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hong Kong to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Hong Kong
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hong Kong:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are essential stops on your Hong Kong itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 113 kilometres northwest to Guangzhou to check off its top attractions. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in China, head for Shantou, roughly 306 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong. Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain are among its highlights.