Flying from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Milan. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from MXP to PVG on Air China's 11:30am flight.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Milan to PVG. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) can be booked from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Air China. This well-known airline operates services from MXP.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MXP and PVG is Air China.
Air China stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 92.98% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Milan to PVG that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MXP and PVG include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Split up your flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and PVG are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Milan to PVG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with a stop or two leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and PVG:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land within the expected time frame. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel near PVG if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
R 5,459 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. A return flight starts from R 9,351. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Milan to PVG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Milan to PVG.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). July is when most people visit Shanghai. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
Lock in a Milan to PVG plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Shanghai right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
外滩-观景平台 and 外滩建筑群 are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Shanghai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Museum.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.
