Travelling from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai one hour behind Busan.
Each week, there are 33 Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PUS to PVG flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Plenty of airlines operate direct flights from Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Fly nonstop to Shanghai with these popular carriers and experience this exciting part of China:
Korean Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Shanghai Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PUS to PVG flights. An impressive 82.32% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PUS and PVG:
Incheon International Airport
Jeju Airport
Fukuoka Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
R 1,231 is currently the best price for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,700. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PUS to PVG.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PUS to PVG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
79% of flights that leave from Gimhae International Airport land at their destination on time.
Gimhae International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Busan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near PUS. Whether you have an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Shanghai in March.
Before locking in your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PUS to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
