Flying from Shanghai to Moscow: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Shanghai. Explore your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when searching for a flight from Shanghai to Moscow.
Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are Moscow's major gateways.
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Shanghai.
To ensure you make your Shanghai to Moscow flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Shanghai to Moscow flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it easy to find a Shanghai to Moscow flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB)
To get to PVG from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Moscow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of the departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The drive from central Shanghai to SHA generally takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's roughly 13 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Shanghai to Moscow? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85.58% of them arriving as planned.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Moscow based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Shanghai to Moscow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Moscow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, popular attractions include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another favourite stop in Russia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
