Flying from Ganzhou Airport (KOW) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Ganzhou.
Flights from KOW to SHA start at 20:10 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:15 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can choose from four weekly Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flights.
Your KOW to SHA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
China Eastern is your gateway to discovering Shanghai (and perhaps some other exciting corners of China!). Browse the direct flights from Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is China Eastern.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier that operates KOW to SHA flights. An exceptional 83.61% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between KOW and SHA:
Guangzhou Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Beijing Daxing Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ganzhou Airport (KOW) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
At the moment, R 1,469 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,104. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KOW to SHA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about Ganzhou Airport (KOW)
Of all flights leaving Ganzhou Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Ganzhou to Ganzhou Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your flight from Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a quick drive from KOW, stay at Ganzhou Tangcheng Hotel (Airport High-Speed Railway Store) and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Book a hotel close to SHA if you have a late Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Set your own pace with a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Shanghai's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
From Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Ganzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from KOW to SHA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower 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 Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
