Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Phuket.
Each week, there are 55 Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, go for the 00:05 Shanghai Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:30 with Juneyao Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your HKT to PVG flight.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, so jetting off to Shanghai (and then discovering more of China!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Spring Airlines.
With a dependable 98.13% of services arriving as planned, Juneyao Airlines has the best on-time performance for HKT to PVG flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKT and PVG:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is R 1,561. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,954. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from HKT to PVG by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to PVG.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
65.93% of flights that depart Phuket International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near HKT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Shanghai. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you want to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without dropping by Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
