Travelling from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to FCO start from 12:25 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 12:40 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PVG to FCO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
China Eastern offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
China Eastern tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for PVG to FCO flights is China Eastern.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. These are the top stopovers between PVG and FCO:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight is R 4,346. A return plane ticket right now is R 9,243. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PVG to FCO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PVG to FCO.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PVG touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PVG? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Rome and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport to the centre of Rome has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rome in March.
When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No trip is complete without experiencing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.