Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 10 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Helsinki.
Each week, there are nine Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, select the 00:40 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 16:55 with Juneyao Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your HEL to PVG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Shanghai (and perhaps some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HEL to PVG flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and PVG include:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is R 6,837. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,545. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to PVG, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to PVG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another corner of China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among the biggest draws.
