Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok one hour behind Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to BKK start at 06:50 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia X. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Shanghai Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 273 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to BKK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport to choose from. When organising your Bangkok journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Thailand:
Spring Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Thai Airways International stands out as the most punctual carrier for PVG to BKK flights, with 94.67% of services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PVG and BKK:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
At the moment, R 1,406 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,737. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PVG to BKK, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PVG to BKK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Shanghai Pudong International Airport, data shows 78.11% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PVG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Bangkok in April.
When reserving your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PVG to BKK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, about 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are among the biggest draws.