Travelling from Fuzhou Airport (FOC) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Fuzhou.
Flights from FOC to PVG start at 07:10 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with Juneyao Airlines. In total, there are 32 weekly Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your FOC to PVG flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like November? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, so jetting off to Shanghai (and then visiting more of China!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with China Eastern on this route.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates FOC to PVG flights. A reliable 90.7% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FOC and PVG:
Guangzhou Airport
Qingdao Airport
Jinan Yaoqiang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fuzhou Airport (FOC) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Currently, R 1,327 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,753. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from FOC to PVG, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from FOC to PVG is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Fuzhou Airport (FOC)
FOC's address is Changye Rd.
Fuzhou Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from FOC land on time.
Central Fuzhou to Fuzhou Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near FOC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Consider booking a hotel near PVG if you have a late Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Shanghai and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Shanghai in March.
Before locking in your flight from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FOC to PVG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another corner of China, head for Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are among the biggest draws.