Travelling from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is 14 hours ahead of Mexico City, where Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MEX to Shanghai flight.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from MEX to Shanghai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
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Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Shanghai? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MEX:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Shanghai
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Shanghai flight is R 9,483. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 17,645. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from MEX to Shanghai if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Shanghai ticket.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Increase the odds of snagging the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from MEX to Shanghai is a smart move.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
After your flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Shanghai has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
The trip will take about 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near SHA. Kick back and get cosy after your MEX to Shanghai flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Get your ideal vehicle, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from SHA in advance. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when demand is high.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
February is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Shanghai. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Shanghai in December.
Book a Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MEX to Shanghai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to Shanghai, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its top sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in China, head for Puyang, roughly 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are highlights.