Travelling from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Taipei. Explore your options leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when booking your flight from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai.
With 68 direct flights a week between the two airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the busiest route. China Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:40am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from TPE to PVG is with China Eastern Airlines at 6:50pm.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Taipei to PVG.
Flying during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can hop on a direct flight from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
A number of airlines at TPE operate direct flights from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. You'll be flying with carriers like:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between TPE and PVG is China Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is China Southern.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
73% of flights that take off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Catching a flight out of Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)? Direct Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from Taipei to PVG with Shanghai Airlines. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of TSA.
Shanghai Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the TSA to PVG route.
Want the most on-time carrier? Go with Shanghai Airlines. 93.1% of its flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down as planned.
You can arrive at TSA from central Taipei in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to PVG flight:
Most flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport get to their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 92%.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Reserve a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late flight from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, central Shanghai is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is R 1,340. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,263. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Taipei to PVG, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). February is when most people travel to Shanghai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Taipei to PVG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Tower are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Shanghai itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shanghai. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in China, head for Puyang, roughly 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are among its highlights.