Travelling from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to HKG start from 07:10 — the first with Cathay Pacific. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, there are 144 weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PVG to HKG flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, so getting to Hong Kong (and then touring more of China!) is simple. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Cathay Pacific is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 85.12% of services arriving as planned, Shanghai Airlines has the best on-time performance for PVG to HKG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PVG and HKG:
Guangzhou Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Fuzhou Airport
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from PVG.
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, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PVG:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong Intl Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Hong Kong. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Hong Kong in March.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport for July if you'd like to go to Hong Kong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PVG to HKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Shenzhen is another favourite destination in China and is around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. No trip is complete without visiting Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.